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YK61 LWD

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,774 mi
Last recorded179,774 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 179,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 179,548 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 177,653 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 168,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 154,659 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 154,633 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake calliper is leaking on the nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on the inner edge can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on the inner edge can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,867 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,376 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 124,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,282 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 83,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (275/35R19 96Y ) Run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Airbag deactivated

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,795 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge 3mm.

Child seats fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,310 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,507 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 LWD is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YK61 LWD, 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 YK61 LWD registered?

YK61 LWD is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YK61 LWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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