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YP60 LTJ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,201 mi
Last recorded157,201 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP60 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 157,201 miles

engine bay trays and under body trays

Pass 7 Dec 2017 138,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 138,424 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,271 miles

Offside day running lamp not working

Fail 1 Dec 2016 117,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside day running lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2015 92,858 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

TPMS system shows under-inflated tyre(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,284 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,119 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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YP60 LTJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP60 LTJ, 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 YP60 LTJ registered?

YP60 LTJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is YP60 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP60 LTJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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