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YH11 HFG

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,919 mi
Last recorded145,919 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 HFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 145,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 145,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear diff bushes weak

Fail 5 Sep 2024 136,599 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 119,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,693 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,217 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 96,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,836 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres wearing unevenly to markers

Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,039 miles

condensation build up in n/s headlamp

Fail 16 Apr 2019 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

condensation build up in n/s headlamp

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,727 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on the outer edge

Nearside front tyre sidewall marked

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,538 miles

various stonechips in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,292 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly (N/S)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,422 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 23,347 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HFG is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

YH11 HFG is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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