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YC61 RXV

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,916 mi
Last recorded93,916 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 93,916 miles

Offside Front condensation on OSF Head Lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,211 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/r ()

slight oil around engine area

Fail 5 Sep 2023 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp remains on with sidelights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp remains on with sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine on to exhaust d.p.f (possible fire hazzard) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 71,809 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 71,788 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine @ Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,474 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,929 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,271 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,633 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 RXV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

YC61 RXV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is YC61 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 RXV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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