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LS11 YLJ

2011 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,456 mi
Last recorded20,456 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 7 Series81,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 YLJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 20,456 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 20,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by ferulle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 19,397 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 19,077 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 18,829 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 18,349 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 17,806 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 17,806 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 15,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,303 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 14,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 11,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 8,036 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 8,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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LS11 YLJ is a 2011 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 81,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS11 YLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS11 YLJ registered?

LS11 YLJ is a 2011 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is LS11 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS11 YLJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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