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YC60 UMD

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,803 mi
Last recorded169,803 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 UMD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 169,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 169,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outside side wall ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 161,662 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 153,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,598 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 115,402 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,880 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to sensor

Fail 28 Nov 2018 109,774 miles

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

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to sensor wire

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear pads are low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,616 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 69,616 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,270 miles

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 UMD is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMD, 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 YC60 UMD registered?

YC60 UMD is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 2011.

Is YC60 UMD safe to buy?

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