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YB60 SXC

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,586 mi
Last recorded185,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB60 SXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 185,586 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction BUTTON CRACKED (1.1.6 (e))

Emissions not tested ENGINE NOISEY (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BALD INNER EDGE=RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF+RUBBER MOUNTINGS SPLIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 174,578 miles

Rear diff have slight oil leak

Tape covering sharp edges on n/s rear

Fail 21 Jan 2021 174,578 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear diff have slight oil leak

Tape covering sharp edges on n/s rear

Pass 31 Jul 2019 160,683 miles

diff unit leaking

n/s mirror damaged

rear tyres worn out on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2018 152,243 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 24 Jul 2018 152,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,937 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Both Rear tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Emissions too clean for read/print out

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 70,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,523 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,062 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,062 miles

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)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges plus 3mm advise

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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YB60 SXC is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YB60 SXC, 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 YB60 SXC registered?

YB60 SXC is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 15 February 2011.

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