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YE11 BMZ

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,627 mi
Last recorded175,627 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 175,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 155,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 149,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 135,776 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,054 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 125,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,654 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,584 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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YE11 BMZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

YE11 BMZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is YE11 BMZ safe to buy?

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