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YR11 NVU

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

194,212 mi
Last recorded194,212 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 NVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 194,212 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 183,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 172,663 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 165,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 156,463 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercover and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2021 156,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undercover and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 127,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop dett.

Offside Rear shockabsorber bump stop dett.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,230 miles

Rear 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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YR11 NVU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YR11 NVU, 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

How do I check the history of YR11 NVU?

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What year was YR11 NVU registered?

YR11 NVU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is YR11 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR11 NVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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