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YK11 YUT

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,779 mi
Last recorded155,779 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 155,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 146,913 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 146,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 137,574 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 137,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 127,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 116,494 miles

Front Lower brake reaction bushes weak,front&rear disc rotors advanced wear &pitting evident

Pass 8 May 2020 108,292 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight wear on inner edge of front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 99,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 87,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,426 miles

Front wipers advanced wear evident

Pass 23 Apr 2016 60,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,227 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 YUT 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 85.7%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

YK11 YUT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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