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YC61 UJF

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,182 mi
Last recorded204,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 204,182 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 204,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 188,028 miles

Nearside Front Jacking Block is missing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 172,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2022 160,992 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 160,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 149,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 140,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 132,456 miles

emission to clean

Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,943 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,194 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UJF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

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

Is YC61 UJF safe to buy?

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