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HY61 SSU

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,453 mi
Last recorded134,453 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 SSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 134,453 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 129,819 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 202,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 115,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 104,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,898 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 13 Sep 2017 78,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,841 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge of stepped tread

Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,841 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge of stepped tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

all four tyres perished

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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HY61 SSU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 HY61 SSU, 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 HY61 SSU registered?

HY61 SSU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is HY61 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 SSU 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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