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YC60 RAU

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,990 mi
Last recorded104,990 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 RAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 104,990 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2025 100,036 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,413 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 86,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,006 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low emission

Fail 14 Feb 2022 80,006 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low emission

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,304 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 77,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,821 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 47,821 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,337 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 20,808 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 20,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YC60 RAU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YC60 RAU, 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

How do I check the history of YC60 RAU?

You can check the full history of YC60 RAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC60 RAU registered?

YC60 RAU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 25 February 2011.

Is YC60 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 RAU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC60 RAU have outstanding finance?

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