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YK11 XAP

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,947 mi
Last recorded87,947 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,947 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275/35/19 ZRF ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated SPLIT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275/35/19 ZRF ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated SPLIT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,318 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,151 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,134 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 XAP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

YK11 XAP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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