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LV61 YJO

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,394 mi
Last recorded142,394 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 142,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 136,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 136,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 128,263 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 2 Jul 2022 111,556 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F attached to strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 101,537 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 92,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 86,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,992 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,642 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,009 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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LV61 YJO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LV61 YJO, 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 LV61 YJO registered?

LV61 YJO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is LV61 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 YJO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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