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YC61 LZE

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,507 mi
Last recorded98,507 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 98,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 88,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 80,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 70,311 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 61,335 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 52,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 52,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,405 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,660 miles

rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,787 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 LZE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZE, 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

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What year was YC61 LZE registered?

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

Is YC61 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LZE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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