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YE61 OAP

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,025 mi
Last recorded144,025 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 144,025 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 143,915 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,075 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,468 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 110,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,236 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,159 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 5 Sep 2016 45,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,855 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,271 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 OAP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE61 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

YE61 OAP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is YE61 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 OAP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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