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YH11 GBX

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,922 mi
Last recorded191,922 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 191,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 185,379 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 180,540 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 180,540 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 176,826 miles

Front Brakes slight judder n/s and o/s

Pass 31 Jan 2020 172,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 155,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 155,922 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 125,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 101,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 101,180 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 80,370 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Tailgate Unit Inop (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2016 80,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Tailgate Unit Inop (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 May 2015 59,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 59,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 38,855 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 GBX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GBX, 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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YH11 GBX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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