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YG61 OMF

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,520 mi
Last recorded220,520 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 OMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 220,520 miles

Coolant leak.

Heavy engine oil leaks.

Lift in both front lower rear ball joints.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Undertrays damaged.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 220,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak.

Heavy engine oil leaks.

Lift in both front lower rear ball joints.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Undertrays damaged.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 212,126 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 212,124 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 194,243 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 178,834 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 156,074 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,724 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald both edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald both edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge advise attention

emissions passed too low to obtain printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack ABOVE 40mm limit BUT NOT seriously affecting drivers view of road strongly advise attention (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 106,168 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front both tyres low/bald on edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge strongly advise attention

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge strongly advise attention

Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 48,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to read

Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,089 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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YG61 OMF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black 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 YG61 OMF, 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 YG61 OMF registered?

YG61 OMF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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