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YC61 SFV

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,180 mi
Last recorded93,180 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 93,180 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 93,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,167 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 71,167 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,121 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,039 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,311 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 19,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 19,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 18,102 miles

Nearside head lamp aim slightly low

Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,669 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 10,557 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 SFV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

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

Is YC61 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 SFV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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