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YC61 SYW

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,773 mi
Last recorded185,773 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 185,773 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 173,508 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 173,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 164,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 156,352 miles

All underbody tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2023 156,352 miles

All underbody tray fitted

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 151,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 151,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 145,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 143,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 136,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 128,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 123,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,828 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,977 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 SYW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

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

Is YC61 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 SYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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