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YK61 SCX

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 SCX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 139,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 130,011 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 112,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,857 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,628 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,878 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 89,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all .front lowest. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 67,580 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine pans

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads low

zero smoke

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SCX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX?

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What year was YK61 SCX registered?

YK61 SCX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is YK61 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 SCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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