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YK11 WNR

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,233 mi
Last recorded143,233 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 WNR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 143,233 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 143,233 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,233 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 141,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 125,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 113,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,865 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 98,846 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,531 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,153 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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YK11 WNR is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK11 WNR, 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 YK11 WNR registered?

YK11 WNR is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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