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YE61 UAF

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 144,518 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 144,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge + rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,425 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,842 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 121,748 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 116,136 miles

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

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

low emissions

Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,851 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,609 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,733 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 84,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,471 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,805 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,654 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 UAF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

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

Is YE61 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 UAF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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