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WE61 WEB

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,897 mi
Last recorded145,897 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE61 WEB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 145,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 145,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil level low

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel, welded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,500 miles

o/s/r wheel has a weld repair

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 114,499 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel has a weld repair

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

no printout, emissions to clean, unable to get a reading

Fail 1 Sep 2020 104,431 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged casing failure inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged casing failure inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,712 miles

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO DO FULL INSPECTION

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,605 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,536 miles

front brake pads getting low

off side front tyre close to legal limit

smoke level too low to record a reading

Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,340 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 31,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WE61 WEB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WE61 WEB, 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 WE61 WEB registered?

WE61 WEB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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