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PK11 YKG

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,491 mi
Last recorded164,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 YKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 164,491 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential mountings worn

Pass 28 Aug 2024 154,974 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2023 151,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 138,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,283 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4000miles (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,059 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PK11 YKG is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PK11 YKG, 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 PK11 YKG registered?

PK11 YKG is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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