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YC61 UDE

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,747 mi
Last recorded159,747 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 159,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 139,287 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 103,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,069 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 70,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275.35.19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,050 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,652 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 UDE is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC61 UDE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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