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YH11 OKM

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,176 mi
Last recorded189,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 189,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 178,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 166,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 156,328 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 145,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,084 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 135,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 121,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 108,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,323 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,323 miles

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

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

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 OKM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

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

Is YH11 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 OKM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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