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YH61 PNE

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,144 mi
Last recorded142,144 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 142,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 138,991 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 138,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,748 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 120,485 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,166 miles

cover's fitted now allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 16 Oct 2015 71,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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 PNE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

YH61 PNE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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