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YH11 NBY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,249 mi
Last recorded137,249 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 NBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 137,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 134,793 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,686 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 123,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,317 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 109,002 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,427 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 44,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,603 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 NBY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

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

Is YH11 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 NBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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