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YH61 DMU

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,897 mi
Last recorded150,897 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 150,897 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 150,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 140,715 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,174 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,873 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,001 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 5 Jan 2018 81,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,041 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 DMU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

YH61 DMU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is YH61 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 DMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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