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YE11 BXW

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,041 mi
Last recorded131,041 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 BXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 118,676 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 92,107 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear centre mirror dangling on wire/insecure (3.3 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 75,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 69,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 50,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,995 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,665 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,905 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 20,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has cut to cords less than 25mm

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 BXW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

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

Is YE11 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 BXW 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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