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YT61 GKZ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 GKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 153,931 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 143,919 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,134 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 113,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 103,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,869 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,613 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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YT61 GKZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT61 GKZ, 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 YT61 GKZ registered?

YT61 GKZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is YT61 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 GKZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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