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YH11 NZU

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,895 mi
Last recorded129,895 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 129,895 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 123,498 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,749 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,290 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 86,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 85,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 275/35/19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 85,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 275/35/19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 71,040 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 71,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2017 64,140 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 55,524 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2016 55,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,318 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 NZU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZU, 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

How do I check the history of YH11 NZU?

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What year was YH11 NZU registered?

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

Is YH11 NZU safe to buy?

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