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YE11 ENY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,588 mi
Last recorded115,588 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 ENY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 115,588 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 115,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint front hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint front hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer rear-most suspension arm ball joint has slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer rear-most suspension arm ball joint has slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most arm outer ball joint has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most arm outer ball joint has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 99,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most arm outer ball joint has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most arm outer ball joint has free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,883 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,202 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 60,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 59,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 52,083 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 52,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 43,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 35,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,864 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 19,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ENY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ENY, 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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YE11 ENY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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