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YH11 FYW

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 FYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 115,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,345 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 109,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,211 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low in comparison to opposite

Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,945 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 60,943 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,533 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on edges & has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,634 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 34,634 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,273 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 FYW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

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

Is YH11 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 FYW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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