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YC11 WKX

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,485 mi
Last recorded103,485 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 103,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2025 99,688 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2024 96,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring components

Pass 16 May 2023 88,589 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2022 82,705 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Fail 18 May 2022 82,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 19 May 2021 76,692 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2021 76,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 71,286 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 65,533 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 65,531 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,636 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 21,523 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 WKX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

YC11 WKX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is YC11 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 WKX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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