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YH11 OCN

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,729 mi
Last recorded155,729 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 155,729 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 155,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight bulb not correctly fitted or positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 147,422 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2024 147,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 127,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 116,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 109,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front link arm inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and have perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2020 109,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front link arm inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and have perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,269 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front have thin surface cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,269 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front have thin surface cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 89,933 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 81,552 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 68,411 miles

Small stone chips center lower of screen.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/r shock bump stop broken.

o/s/r shock bump stop split.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,442 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 OCN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OCN, 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.

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What year was YH11 OCN registered?

YH11 OCN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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