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YH11 GYY

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 GYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 148,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 148,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 140,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 140,127 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 118,018 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,385 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,941 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 GYY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

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

Is YH11 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 GYY 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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