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YC11 WDS

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 131,525 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2024 123,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 121,701 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 104,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 95,161 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 95,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 89,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,875 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,980 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 21,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 17,001 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 WDS is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

YC11 WDS is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is YC11 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 WDS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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