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YC61 TYS

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,760 mi
Last recorded169,760 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 169,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 163,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 156,530 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 156,428 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 149,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,243 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 121,242 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens seriously defective flashing power fault (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on very inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on very inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 70,664 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TYS is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

YC61 TYS is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is YC61 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 TYS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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