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YH61 DWN

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,651 mi
Last recorded115,651 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 DWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 115,651 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2025 115,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 101,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 99,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 94,020 miles

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

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 10 Apr 2019 88,100 miles

Emissions untestable due to rev limiter

Undertray obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,691 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 DWN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

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

Is YH61 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 DWN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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