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YC11 ZPE

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 ZPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 129,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 123,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,990 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,707 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 59,911 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 59,895 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 50,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,334 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 21,085 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,592 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 ZPE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

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

Is YC11 ZPE safe to buy?

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