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YH11 NVK

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,557 mi
Last recorded187,557 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 NVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 187,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 171,558 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 171,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 156,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 142,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 131,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 131,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,690 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 88,001 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 88,000 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 71,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,755 miles

emissions too clean to test

wipers slightly poor

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 39,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NVK is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH11 NVK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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