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FX11 YMJ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,309 mi
Last recorded203,309 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 YMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 203,309 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 199,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 199,928 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 199,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear rear diff mounting deteriorated , rubber split

Pass 21 Oct 2021 196,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

the nsf and osf tyres are worn on the outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2021 196,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

the nsf and osf tyres are worn on the outer edges

the rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 29 Oct 2020 192,587 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 192,517 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 188,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 186,251 miles

1) Vehicle emissions too clean for test ( unable to obtain emissions print out )

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 4mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 186,251 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

1) Vehicle emissions too clean for test ( unable to obtain emissions print out )

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 4mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 178,586 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 178,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 169,794 miles

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 18 May 2015 135,952 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 135,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 100,456 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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FX11 YMJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX11 YMJ, 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 FX11 YMJ registered?

FX11 YMJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2011.

Is FX11 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX11 YMJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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