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YE61 URH

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,047 mi
Last recorded123,047 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 URH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,047 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,059 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog lamp lens is smashed

items obscured by engine cover , sill covers and under trays

nearside headlamp not working on the interior adjuster

wipers poor

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,810 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens is smashed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat fitted incorrectly and belts twisted ()

items obscured by engine cover , sill covers and under trays

small split to both offside tyres , inner wall

Fail 5 Apr 2017 48,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front fog lamp lens is smashed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat fitted incorrectly and belts twisted ()

items obscured by engine cover , sill covers and under trays

small split to both offside tyres , inner wall

Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,671 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,386 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 URH is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 URH, 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 URH registered?

YE61 URH is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is YE61 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 URH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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