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YH11 NLG

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,022 mi
Last recorded124,022 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 NLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 124,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 107,397 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 107,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 95,335 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 83,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 82,936 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r and/n/s/r

Fail 10 May 2019 82,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect both number plate letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

child seats fitted to o/s/r and/n/s/r

Pass 4 May 2018 66,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear also nearside rear ()

upper and lower covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2018 66,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear also nearside rear ()

upper and lower covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,344 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 40,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,984 miles

Rear brake wear indicator not fitted into brake pad (hanging down)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,366 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 24,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

the condition of the three tyres in my opinion this vehicle is not safe to drive /////

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 NLG is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

YH11 NLG is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is YH11 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 NLG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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