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YH61 BVP

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,848 mi
Last recorded186,848 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 186,848 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 176,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 164,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 151,934 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 151,901 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 138,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 114,242 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,751 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,751 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,421 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 62,376 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner & outer edges.

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 BVP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YH61 BVP, 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 BVP registered?

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

Is YH61 BVP safe to buy?

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