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YE11 BWF

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 BWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 110,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 99,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,080 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,629 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 60,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 53,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 49,850 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 49,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge, at the limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 45,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,398 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 BWF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YE11 BWF, 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 BWF registered?

YE11 BWF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is YE11 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 BWF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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