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YK61 KVS

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,715 mi
Last recorded154,715 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 KVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 154,715 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 140,868 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,702 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 127,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 114,486 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 111,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,979 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 6 Sep 2019 102,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,718 miles

Nearside Rear air suspension bellows deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,397 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,135 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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YK61 KVS is a 2011 BMW 525 in White 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 YK61 KVS, 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 YK61 KVS registered?

YK61 KVS is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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