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YG11 KTF

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,388 mi
Last recorded162,388 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 KTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 162,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 152,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 140,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 128,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 119,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 105,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 91,724 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 85,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,895 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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YG11 KTF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YG11 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

YG11 KTF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is YG11 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG11 KTF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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