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WR61 VDC

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,047 mi
Last recorded141,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 VDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 128,765 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,206 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 104,507 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,483 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,636 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 85,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,722 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,297 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside rear belts ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 39,125 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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WR61 VDC 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 WR61 VDC, 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

How do I check the history of WR61 VDC?

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What year was WR61 VDC registered?

WR61 VDC is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is WR61 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 VDC 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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