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YC11 TJZ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,434 mi
Last recorded146,434 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 TJZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 146,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,014 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 131,848 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,940 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 81,809 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 May 2018 68,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,028 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 30,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,232 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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YC11 TJZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC11 TJZ, 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 YC11 TJZ registered?

YC11 TJZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 TJZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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