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YH11 GTY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

216,601 mi
Last recorded216,601 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 GTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 216,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 211,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 205,484 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 205,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 123,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 117,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,629 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,675 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 4mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,374 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,500 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 GTY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GTY, 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

How do I check the history of YH11 GTY?

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What year was YH11 GTY registered?

YH11 GTY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is YH11 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 GTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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