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YC61 UEH

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,661 mi
Last recorded186,661 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 UEH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 186,661 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 186,661 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up0 (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 178,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 167,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 167,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 162,131 miles

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 11 Jul 2022 157,084 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2022 157,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,874 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 126,031 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 125,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 114,586 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 97,930 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,266 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,264 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,830 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,708 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 48,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 UEH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

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

Is YC61 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 UEH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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