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YC61 TNZ

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,905 mi
Last recorded140,905 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 TNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 140,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 121,958 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 121,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,209 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 84,627 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 84,608 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 69,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 38,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,285 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 TNZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TNZ, 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.

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What year was YC61 TNZ registered?

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

Is YC61 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 TNZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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