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YH11 NPA

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,616 mi
Last recorded162,616 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 NPA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 162,616 miles

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,034 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))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 149,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 18 Aug 2023 140,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 132,548 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,111 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 122,668 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 112,430 miles

Covers and shields

Pass 4 May 2019 87,449 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain items.

Fail 4 May 2019 87,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain items.

Pass 12 May 2018 77,954 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing the

Pass 13 May 2017 65,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,361 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 May 2015 33,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 33,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,870 miles

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

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

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 NPA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

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

Is YH11 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 NPA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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