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YF11 VDO

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,183 mi
Last recorded150,183 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 VDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 150,183 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 150,183 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 135,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Differential mounting bush deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorated but it is unlikely to fail

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 123,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 123,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing All four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,400 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,367 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,727 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,331 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,290 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,153 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 VDO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF11 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

YF11 VDO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is YF11 VDO safe to buy?

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