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YE61 WLH

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,828 mi
Last recorded131,828 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 131,828 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 120,768 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Rear wiper inoperative.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 116,293 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 116,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 112,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,955 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,721 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 98,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,917 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,108 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 18,512 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 WLH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

YE61 WLH is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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