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YB60 VXR

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,174 mi
Last recorded165,174 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB60 VXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 165,174 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 165,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 155,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,374 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 143,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 141,472 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 141,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 129,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,997 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 92,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,643 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,488 miles

emissions too clean to test

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 VXR 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 75%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

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