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YC11 UHB

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,338 mi
Last recorded177,338 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 177,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most lower arm that strut bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 164,068 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 151,651 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2023 151,651 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 145,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 138,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 132,409 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/40x19 conti sport) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/40x19 conti sport) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 116,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 102,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 63,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UHB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UHB, 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 YC11 UHB registered?

YC11 UHB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 UHB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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