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YF11 DJY

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,237 mi
Last recorded202,237 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 DJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 202,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 188,699 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 158,627 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 151,118 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,698 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,100 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))

Offside Front 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 1 Jul 2019 112,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,381 miles

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2016 82,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,851 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front windscreem wipers smearing

rear brake discs slightly lipped

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders but not exposing cords

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,146 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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YF11 DJY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF11 DJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF11 DJY registered?

YF11 DJY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is YF11 DJY safe to buy?

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