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YC61 UJU

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,003 mi
Last recorded137,003 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 UJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 133,130 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 126,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,965 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,265 miles

N/S/R Suspension airbag heavily deteriorated, imminent failure likely, -- Replacement advised very soon.

Some damage to n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r roadwheels.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,120 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,826 miles

oil on min

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 UJU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

YC61 UJU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 UJU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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