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YH11 FCO

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 FCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 126,500 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 117,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,690 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,347 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under bonnet covers fitted, blocking certain items

under vehicle covers fitted, blocking certain items

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension air bag slightly perished

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

under bonnet covers fitted, blocking certain items

under vehicle covers fitted, blocking certain items

Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,746 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 30,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RFT RSC 245/40/R19(98Y)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,127 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 26,127 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the tread - NOT deep enough to reach cords

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 FCO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FCO, 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 YH11 FCO registered?

YH11 FCO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YH11 FCO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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