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K14 YYB

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,762 mi
Last recorded100,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 YYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,893 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 95,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 73,522 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 59,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,787 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,565 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 26,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 26,343 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K14 YYB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K14 YYB, 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 K14 YYB registered?

K14 YYB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is K14 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K14 YYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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