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YB11 XSE

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,292 mi
Last recorded156,292 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 XSE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 156,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 156,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 148,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 137,253 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 137,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,939 miles

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

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 125,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 1 Oct 2019 111,861 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 111,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,049 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 98,043 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 84,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,138 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 75,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs inner poor

both rear tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

both side rear inner pads getting low

child seat fitted to rear seat preventing seat belt inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,097 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XSE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

YB11 XSE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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