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LY61 DFU

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,337 mi
Last recorded112,337 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 DFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,337 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp unit contains condensation causing minor disruption to the beam pattern

Pass 28 Dec 2019 97,662 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 97,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated perished

Fail 14 Dec 2019 97,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inside edge *ADVISE URGENT ATTENTION

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,858 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 85,212 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,405 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2014 48,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LY61 DFU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY61 DFU, 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 LY61 DFU registered?

LY61 DFU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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