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EK11 YBG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 YBG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,388 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 104,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pads nearing worn lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 80,447 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,424 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,564 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,399 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,731 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,833 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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EK11 YBG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK11 YBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EK11 YBG registered?

EK11 YBG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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