MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine mounts deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 4mm - Worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm - Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 4mm - Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm - Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Differential rubber mounting bushes heavily worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 4mm - Worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm - Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 4mm - Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm - Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Differential rubber mounting bushes heavily worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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YE61 UMU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UMU, 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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YE61 UMU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2011.
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