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YH61 BEY

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,351 mi
Last recorded157,351 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 157,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 154,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 151,326 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,147 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,455 miles

Emissions to low to register

Fail 27 Sep 2019 134,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Emissions to low to register

Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,821 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 110,253 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear of two (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear of two (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,485 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring the the full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,151 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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YH61 BEY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH61 BEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH61 BEY registered?

YH61 BEY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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