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YH11 HHJ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,633 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,879 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,697 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,552 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 HHJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

YH11 HHJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is YH11 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 HHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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