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YE11 BJJ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 BJJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 153,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 141,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 135,441 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2023 127,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 123,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 117,007 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,225 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,413 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 43,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 33,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE11 BJJ 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 93.3%.

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 YE11 BJJ, 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 YE11 BJJ registered?

YE11 BJJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is YE11 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 BJJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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