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YC11 UOO

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,977 mi
Last recorded114,977 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 UOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,977 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 114,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,506 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 100,506 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,314 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,363 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,363 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 77,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,266 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 70,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,721 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,989 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 UOO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UOO, 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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YC11 UOO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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