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PJ61 YGT

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,200 mi
Last recorded167,200 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YGT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 167,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 156,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 156,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested suspension air bag not working / wheel up inside wheel the arch (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 147,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 147,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 137,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge. Tyre also has minor cuts to the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 126,637 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 126,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 94,221 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,481 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 1 May 2018 73,352 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 60,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,963 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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PJ61 YGT is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PJ61 YGT, 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 PJ61 YGT registered?

PJ61 YGT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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