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YH61 DHV

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 94,779 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,050 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,977 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 87,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,204 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 80,204 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,429 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 51,429 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating inner pad sticking only 4mm left (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,819 miles

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,042 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 DHV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

YH61 DHV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is YH61 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 DHV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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