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YH11 MBF

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,806 mi
Last recorded113,806 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 113,806 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 113,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2025 106,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,718 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,721 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,609 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,539 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 43,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,936 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 MBF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

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

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