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YH61 CZP

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,757 mi
Last recorded158,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 CZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 158,757 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 148,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 148,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 135,971 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 135,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,044 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 128,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,681 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,631 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CZP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

YH61 CZP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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