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YH11 NMA

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 133,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,282 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 112,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,711 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,884 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 82,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,616 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,993 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,781 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 57,648 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 57,644 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 49,533 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 NMA 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 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

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

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