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YK61 MYU

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,064 mi
Last recorded138,064 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 MYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 129,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 122,719 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 105,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 51,665 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,251 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 MYU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver 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 MYU, 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

How do I check the history of YK61 MYU?

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What year was YK61 MYU registered?

YK61 MYU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is YK61 MYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 MYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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