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BD11 YVT

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,388 mi
Last recorded72,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 YVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,388 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 65,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 58,023 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 50,749 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 50,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,975 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 40,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,127 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 36,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,481 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 28,481 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,589 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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BD11 YVT is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD11 YVT, 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.

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What year was BD11 YVT registered?

BD11 YVT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is BD11 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 YVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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