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YE61 JZT

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,228 mi
Last recorded206,228 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 JZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 206,228 miles

Front engine under tray missing engine wet with oil

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 187,037 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 148,828 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edges no vis tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 148,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn on inner edges no vis tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,650 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 128,650 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,269 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,621 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 JZT is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE61 JZT, 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 YE61 JZT registered?

YE61 JZT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YE61 JZT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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