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YH61 DXE

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 151,001 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2025 137,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 137,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 126,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 115,905 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 115,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 92,150 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,169 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 83,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,870 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 DXE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

YH61 DXE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is YH61 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 DXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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