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LL60 JYA

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,294 mi
Last recorded177,294 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL60 JYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 177,294 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 164,456 miles

side windows heavily tinted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 164,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

side windows heavily tinted

vehicle producing eye watering fumes (NEEDS ATTENTION)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 158,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 148,963 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,967 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 126,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,021 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,930 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,059 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 62,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LL60 JYA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LL60 JYA, 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 LL60 JYA registered?

LL60 JYA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2011.

Is LL60 JYA safe to buy?

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