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YE11 FBB

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

234,717 mi
Last recorded234,717 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 FBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 234,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

enigne cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 210,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 181,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 150,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 150,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 128,007 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,910 miles

emission too clean to detact readings

Fail 1 Dec 2017 109,910 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emission too clean to detact readings

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,557 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,015 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 49,841 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 FBB is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

YE11 FBB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is YE11 FBB safe to buy?

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