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HJ11 YAG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,720 mi
Last recorded140,720 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 YAG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 140,720 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 131,402 miles

Offside headlamp slight water ingress

Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,472 miles

Offside Front headlamp has some condensation but is not affecting beam pattern or aim

Fail 11 Jan 2024 128,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak oil leaking excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect right headlamp has heavily condensation affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 124,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 120,157 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,054 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,969 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel been welded on inner bead

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,865 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn (lip)

rear tyres are wearing poor on inside

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,924 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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HJ11 YAG 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 HJ11 YAG, 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 HJ11 YAG registered?

HJ11 YAG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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