2011 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YC60 OWG
2011 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 117,529 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YC60 OWG Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2022
- 117,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YC60 OWG Mileage History
- 02/01/201434,987 mi
- 06/01/201435,203 mi+216 mi
- 26/01/201550,538 mi+15,335 mi
- 27/01/201664,580 mi+14,042 mi
- 31/01/201781,372 mi+16,792 mi
- 25/01/201895,284 mi+13,912 mi
- 26/01/201895,284 mi
- 29/01/2019105,015 mi+9,731 mi
- 23/01/2020109,338 mi+4,323 mi
- 29/01/2021114,036 mi+4,698 mi
- 31/01/2022117,529 mi+3,493 mi
Average of roughly 10,216 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YC60 OWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 525 (YC60 OWG) between January 2014 and January 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.
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