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YE61 FUA

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,846 mi
Last recorded162,846 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 FUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 162,846 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 162,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,806 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,737 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 144,717 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 135,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,415 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 121,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,706 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,800 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,773 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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YE61 FUA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE61 FUA, 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.

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What year was YE61 FUA registered?

YE61 FUA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is YE61 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 FUA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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