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YE11 EXH

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,292 mi
Last recorded99,292 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 EXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 99,292 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 94,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm shocker bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,296 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 81,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,355 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,002 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,068 miles

child seats fitted unable to check seat belts

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing inner side

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 32,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light illumanated.

Fail 19 May 2015 32,817 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light illumanated.

Pass 20 May 2014 24,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EXH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

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

Is YE11 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 EXH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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