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YC11 WRE

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,078 mi
Last recorded150,078 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 WRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 150,078 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 130,764 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damaged below the line of sight (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damaged below the line of sight (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,425 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,841 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 27,841 miles

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

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 WRE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

YC11 WRE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2011.

Is YC11 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 WRE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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