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YC61 MKV

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,497 mi
Last recorded142,497 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2025 142,497 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 131,629 miles

Nearside Front misting to headlamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2023 118,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,757 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,215 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,329 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 80,329 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn low centre treads and inner edge worn thin

Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,253 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn low centre treads and inner edge worn thin

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,381 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Oct 2017 70,381 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,509 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 MKV is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

YC61 MKV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is YC61 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 MKV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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