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YC61 TZW

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,229 mi
Last recorded186,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 TZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 186,229 miles

Front BOTH, Disc shield

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 176,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 164,558 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 161,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 161,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 144,922 miles

Lower vehicle Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 127,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,980 miles

Engine/brake cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,048 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,807 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front bottom ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn around outer tread . (4.1.E.1)

Full under trays fitted, front to rear.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,940 miles

child seats fitted to os and nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 TZW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

YC61 TZW is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 TZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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