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YD60 XPS

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,411 mi
Last recorded148,411 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD60 XPS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 148,411 miles

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incorrectly Positioned

Pass 21 Aug 2024 145,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incorrectly Positioned

Pass 19 Aug 2023 141,485 miles

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incorrectly Positioned

Pass 23 Aug 2022 138,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incorrectly Positioned

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 131,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 131,447 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,860 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,578 miles

Nearside Front inermition fault with headlight time of aim test it was working

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,128 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,599 miles

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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YD60 XPS is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD60 XPS, 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

How do I check the history of YD60 XPS?

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What year was YD60 XPS registered?

YD60 XPS is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 2011.

Is YD60 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD60 XPS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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