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YC61 TNX

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 94,216 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,984 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 87,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure budget 245/40/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure budget 245/40/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2022 79,274 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 79,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split , exposing cord. budget 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,935 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 70,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure goodyear run flat 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure goodyear run flat 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front headlamp bulbs replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,369 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,897 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 52,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,132 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,083 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,873 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 33,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,422 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 TNX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TNX, 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

How do I check the history of YC61 TNX?

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What year was YC61 TNX registered?

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

Is YC61 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 TNX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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