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YE61 UPD

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,859 mi
Last recorded143,859 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 UPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,859 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 131,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,727 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 106,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,133 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,805 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 24,432 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 UPD is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

YE61 UPD is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is YE61 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 UPD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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