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YE11 BXB

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,830 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 110,087 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 107,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND REPLECEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND REPLECEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,126 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,372 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 92,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,300 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,233 miles

front tyres feathering on edges

n/s/r tyre worn to 2-3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,646 miles

advise washer system to be cleaned out. washer are weak but is delivering fluid to screen.

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 BXB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

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

Is YE11 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 BXB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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