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YE61 SYU

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,552 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and scrubbing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Chip in screen

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,941 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,195 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,810 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 36,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 32,234 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 30,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 22,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,738 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low in places on inner edge

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 SYU is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYU, 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

How do I check the history of YE61 SYU?

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What year was YE61 SYU registered?

YE61 SYU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is YE61 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 SYU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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