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YH61 VYU

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,497 mi
Last recorded147,497 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 147,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 135,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,217 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,514 miles

underbody cover fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,701 miles

both front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,583 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,665 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,357 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 VYU is a 2011 BMW 525 in White 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 VYU, 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.

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What year was YH61 VYU registered?

YH61 VYU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 VYU 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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