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YE61 UZM

2011 BMW 525

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,714 mi
Last recorded158,714 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 UZM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 158,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 30 Nov 2022 144,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 143,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,202 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 117,306 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 114,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 108,696 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp stop (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,604 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 42,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 37,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UZM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

YE61 UZM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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