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WG61 XGH

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,341 mi
Last recorded62,341 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 XGH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 62,341 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 59,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 57,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 55,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,173 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 50,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 50,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 47,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,586 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,586 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,133 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG61 XGH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 WG61 XGH, 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.

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What year was WG61 XGH registered?

WG61 XGH is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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