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YH61 BOJ

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,576 mi
Last recorded156,576 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BOJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 156,576 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 150,670 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 143,767 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 135,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,458 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 102,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no result recorded....too clean

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 BOJ 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 YH61 BOJ, 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 YH61 BOJ registered?

YH61 BOJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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