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YH11 GGY

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,738 mi
Last recorded155,738 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 GGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 155,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 155,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 138,156 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 125,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also wearing the outer edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has condensation inside

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp has condensation inside

Fail 2 Mar 2023 118,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has condensation inside

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation inside

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,612 miles

Rear diff front mounting bushes perished and split

Rear prop doughnut perished and split

Pass 12 Mar 2020 105,851 miles

Both rear diff bushes perished and cracking

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Rear prop shaft rubber donut slightly perished and splitting

Fail 6 Mar 2020 105,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/R19 96Y runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/R19 98Y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear diff bushes perished and cracking

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Rear prop shaft rubber donut slightly perished and splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,500 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 87,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,380 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 79,983 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,549 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 GGY is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GGY, 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 GGY registered?

YH11 GGY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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