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YC11 VTZ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,648 mi
Last recorded113,648 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,648 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 104,948 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 104,944 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,064 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 95,064 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,167 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,669 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,799 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 VTZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

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

Is YC11 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 VTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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