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YC11 UYZ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,688 mi
Last recorded112,688 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 UYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,017 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

n/s/f fog and o/s reverse lights inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2018 108,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,500 miles

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 29 Mar 2017 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,176 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,817 miles

Emissions too clean to carry out a reading

Pass 19 Apr 2014 48,491 miles

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

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 UYZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

YC11 UYZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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