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H6 YHA

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,292 mi
Last recorded123,292 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 YHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 123,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,481 miles

Both front torque arm bushes perished.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,251 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 80,187 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner and outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,126 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 19 Jun 2019 63,076 miles

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

n/s/front tyre cracking / perishing in the tread pattern

Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/front tyre cracking / perishing in the tread pattern

Pass 24 May 2018 56,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,017 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2016 42,170 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,345 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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H6 YHA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 H6 YHA, 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 H6 YHA registered?

H6 YHA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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