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YC61 THF

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,122 mi
Last recorded76,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,310 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 69,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,147 miles

damage to near side front outer side wall

Fail 3 Nov 2022 69,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge but still serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 57,103 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread and worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,316 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 28,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,955 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 THF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

YC61 THF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is YC61 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 THF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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