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YH11 LZT

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,543 mi
Last recorded104,543 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,648 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,793 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 83,792 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,345 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 78,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,694 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,560 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 25,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LZT is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

YH11 LZT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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