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YB60 VVU

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,861 mi
Last recorded135,861 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB60 VVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 135,861 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 129,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 121,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 110,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 105,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,383 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,640 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VVU is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YB60 VVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB60 VVU registered?

YB60 VVU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is YB60 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB60 VVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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