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YH11 NRF

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,390 mi
Last recorded107,390 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 107,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,185 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,082 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,665 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,144 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 NRF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

YH11 NRF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is YH11 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 NRF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH11 NRF have outstanding finance?

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