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YC11 VLV

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,087 mi
Last recorded126,087 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VLV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2025 126,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,256 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,483 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 44,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 28,924 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 VLV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

YC11 VLV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is YC11 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 VLV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC11 VLV have outstanding finance?

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