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YH11 FJE

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,533 mi
Last recorded159,533 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 FJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 159,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 148,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 124,860 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,659 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,648 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,380 miles

Offside Front jacking point missing damge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 85,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front jacking point missing damge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,936 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,639 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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YH11 FJE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH11 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

YH11 FJE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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