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YC61 SVE

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,639 mi
Last recorded142,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 SVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2023 142,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 134,725 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 129,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 120,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 117,910 miles

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 8 Sep 2018 107,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,285 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,624 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 67,883 miles

Bothsides front Tyres worn low (outer edges)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,482 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 SVE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

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

Is YC61 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 SVE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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