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YH11 MZF

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,754 mi
Last recorded126,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 MZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 126,754 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,527 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 83,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 59,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,376 miles

whole underside of car covered in protective shields

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,103 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,558 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,693 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 MZF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

YH11 MZF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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