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YC11 ZFJ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,992 mi
Last recorded94,992 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,992 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,957 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on the legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 73,957 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on the legal limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,050 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 58,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut plus on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,186 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 44,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,856 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 17,463 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 ZFJ 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 71.4%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

YC11 ZFJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is YC11 ZFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 ZFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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