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YC11 VOV

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,165 mi
Last recorded182,165 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 182,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 168,639 miles

brake light on at time of test ( not effecting brake performance)

Pass 3 May 2024 150,036 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 142,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,413 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,291 miles

2 FRONT TYRES FEATHERED = INNER EDGES

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,162 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,544 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,065 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 VOV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

YC11 VOV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 VOV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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