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YG11 ECT

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,690 mi
Last recorded81,690 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 ECT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,124 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 23 Oct 2023 62,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer edge of tread around the circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 34,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,925 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,740 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 17,204 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG11 ECT is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YG11 ECT, 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 YG11 ECT registered?

YG11 ECT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is YG11 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG11 ECT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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