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YC61 UJE

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 UJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 131,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,778 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 111,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,225 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 99,546 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,116 miles

Emissions not recording on DSM

Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,578 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,243 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,956 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 12,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 UJE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

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

Is YC61 UJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 UJE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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