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YB11 WZK

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,866 mi
Last recorded104,866 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 WZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 104,866 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 104,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,179 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 72,179 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,426 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,406 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 64,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,934 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,962 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YB11 WZK is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB11 WZK, 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 YB11 WZK registered?

YB11 WZK is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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