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YH11 FYS

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,443 mi
Last recorded173,443 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 FYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 173,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 173,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 168,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 160,646 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 143,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 121,004 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,328 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 101,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,096 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2020 98,059 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,037 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,213 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,726 miles

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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YH11 FYS is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

YH11 FYS is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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The MOT history for YH11 FYS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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