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YH11 FAM

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,876 mi
Last recorded112,876 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 FAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 107,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 102,119 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 95,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,402 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,041 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,805 miles

nearside rear air spring starting to split

slight movement in both front lower balljoints

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

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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YH11 FAM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue 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 YH11 FAM, 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 YH11 FAM registered?

YH11 FAM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is YH11 FAM safe to buy?

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