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YH11 MBV

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,664 mi
Last recorded179,664 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 MBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 179,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 167,957 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 155,868 miles

both rear tyres on limits

front no`plate poor

nsr tyre has screw in it

Pass 15 Jun 2023 143,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 143,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 131,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge - 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 108,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge - 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,094 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 86,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,473 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 71,488 miles

front brake pads low

nail in offside front tyre not repairable 245/40/19 rf

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2016 61,206 miles

all rear seatbelts not checked.

Pass 5 May 2015 50,758 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 40,648 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 MBV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

YH11 MBV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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