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YC11 UMH

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,249 mi
Last recorded165,249 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 UMH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 165,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 151,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 151,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 143,202 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside lower zone A chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,451 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,451 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 80,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,778 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,641 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 52,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have worn on the outside edges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,329 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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YC11 UMH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 YC11 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC11 UMH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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