CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK61 ONJ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,492 mi
Last recorded148,492 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 148,492 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 92,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation

Fail 5 Oct 2020 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,212 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

covers and shields fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

N/S front lifting block damaged

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

covers and shields fitted

unable to check oil level

Pass 8 Nov 2014 26,690 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK61 ONJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black 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 YK61 ONJ, 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 ONJ?

You can check the full history of YK61 ONJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK61 ONJ registered?

YK61 ONJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is YK61 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 ONJ 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.

Does YK61 ONJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK61 ONJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.