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NA11 YEX

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,461 mi
Last recorded138,461 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA11 YEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 138,461 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Misted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,886 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 128,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,407 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,329 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 110,329 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 102,193 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 102,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 May 2019 91,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 75,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,433 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,086 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,086 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,340 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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NA11 YEX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 NA11 YEX, 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 NA11 YEX registered?

NA11 YEX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is NA11 YEX safe to buy?

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