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YC60 VLO

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,437 mi
Last recorded154,437 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 154,437 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 154,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 149,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

full underbody plastics

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 127,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 119,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread + 3mm central 3 quarters (5.2.3 (e))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 18 Jan 2020 119,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread + 3mm central 3 quarters (5.2.3 (e))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,807 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,430 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 94,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,916 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 20,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,525 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 20,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,441 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 VLO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

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

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