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YC61 RMX

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,929 mi
Last recorded195,929 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 RMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 195,929 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 192,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 189,838 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 185,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 176,367 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 170,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 165,616 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 157,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,033 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge strongly advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge strongly advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

emissions passed too low to obtain printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 RMX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

YC61 RMX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is YC61 RMX safe to buy?

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