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YC11 VZU

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,851 mi
Last recorded111,851 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VZU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,851 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,641 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 52,154 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,348 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,485 miles

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

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

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 VZU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

YC11 VZU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is YC11 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 VZU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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