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YC60 RHV

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,869 mi
Last recorded165,869 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 RHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 165,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning halo type design, one of two is flickering. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulder and generally low in depth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

windscreen washer system weak.

Pass 17 Feb 2025 163,228 miles

Nearside Front headlight heavily condensated slightly effecting electronics intermittently

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both, inner shoulders worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 159,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 159,146 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 156,389 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 156,288 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,780 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 149,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 147,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 139,153 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 132,687 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,374 miles

Inner Edges Of Both Rear Tyres Wearing Smooth.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,337 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 84,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,568 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 78,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,058 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,804 miles

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

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

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 RHV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RHV, 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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YC60 RHV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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