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YC61 LFU

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,009 mi
Last recorded125,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 125,009 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 125,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,131 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 124,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 115,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 98,024 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condensation in the nearside headlamp lense

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,107 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,385 miles

under trays fitted suspected engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2019 70,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40-19 run flat/good year (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted suspected engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 59,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,284 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 49,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,151 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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YC61 LFU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC61 LFU, 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 YC61 LFU registered?

YC61 LFU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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