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YC61 RMY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,242 mi
Last recorded90,242 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 90,242 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,161 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 77,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,683 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 66,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bottom ball joint - slight worn

Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor not inserted into pad correctly

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2019 58,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor not inserted into pad correctly

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,991 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 32,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,730 miles

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

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 RMY 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 YC61 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

YC61 RMY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is YC61 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 RMY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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