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FY11 YFV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,480 mi
Last recorded106,480 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 YFV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,480 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,886 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FY11 YFV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY11 YFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY11 YFV?

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What year was FY11 YFV registered?

FY11 YFV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is FY11 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 YFV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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