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VF61 AZG

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,782 mi
Last recorded94,782 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AZG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,481 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 72,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,660 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,844 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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VF61 AZG is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF61 AZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF61 AZG registered?

VF61 AZG is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is VF61 AZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF61 AZG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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