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YD61 ODW

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 ODW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,752 miles

engine cover covered in oil unable to check leak-exhaust mounting held with wires

rear and front wheel bearings slight play-rear and front brake pads wearing low-indicators slightly sticking-front suspension arm lower balljoint slight lift and play-

Fail 1 Mar 2024 86,752 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low-front brake discs wearing low-front suspension arm bushes perished slightly-

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,501 miles

all tyres wearing low-slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,475 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,320 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 52,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,500 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,235 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 25,235 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YD61 ODW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YD61 ODW, 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 YD61 ODW registered?

YD61 ODW is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is YD61 ODW safe to buy?

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