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VN61 KHL

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,787 mi
Last recorded134,787 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 KHL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 134,787 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 127,611 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 127,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,094 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2023 121,093 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2022 110,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 110,020 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 109,149 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 98,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 88,949 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,761 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,649 miles

ALTHOUGH PROVISION FOR HEADLIGHT CLEANING DEVICES ARE IN PLACE NON ARE FITTED

Fail 16 Nov 2016 67,648 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VN61 KHL is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN61 KHL, 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 VN61 KHL registered?

VN61 KHL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is VN61 KHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 KHL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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