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YE61 LNZ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,866 mi
Last recorded120,866 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 LNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 120,866 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 120,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin note pads worn to 3.0mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened note both rear disc rusting on both faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,191 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears. (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stems perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 102,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears. (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stems perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint play present (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint play present (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,581 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 LNZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

YE61 LNZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is YE61 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 LNZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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