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GU11 YGN

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,042 mi
Last recorded175,042 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 YGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 175,042 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 175,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 170,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 165,464 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 159,829 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 159,826 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 159,329 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 142,322 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 142,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 130,120 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,031 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 117,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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GU11 YGN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU11 YGN, 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 GU11 YGN registered?

GU11 YGN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is GU11 YGN safe to buy?

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