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YE11 XDM

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,768 mi
Last recorded104,768 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 XDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 104,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 92,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 89,140 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,951 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 76,200 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 76,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,822 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,021 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 58,021 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))

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

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

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

Rear Pad warning on dash/pads 10mm

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,193 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in treaded areas

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 16 May 2015 59,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 32,194 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 XDM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

YE11 XDM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is YE11 XDM safe to buy?

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