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YH61 CHK

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,779 mi
Last recorded171,779 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 171,779 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 171,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 19 Mar 2023 155,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 151,351 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 134,565 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 134,564 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 127,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,647 miles

Nearside Front nail in outer tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,857 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,723 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,914 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 CHK 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 76.9%.

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 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 CHK, 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 CHK registered?

YH61 CHK is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 CHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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