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YB11 BKG

2011 BMW 525

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,725 mi
Last recorded106,725 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 BKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 106,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 100,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 93,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,205 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,656 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,562 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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YB11 BKG is a 2011 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,993cc 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 YB11 BKG, 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.

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What year was YB11 BKG registered?

YB11 BKG is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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