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YK11 XAD

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

247,548 mi
Last recorded247,548 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 XAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 247,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 223,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 202,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 191,234 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 175,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 162,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 147,379 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2015 58,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Trigger point not met.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 42,453 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,310 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

windscreen chipped

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 XAD is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAD, 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 YK11 XAD registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK11 XAD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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