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N77 YAW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,538 mi
Last recorded163,538 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 YAW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 163,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 158,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 133,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 122,240 miles

DSM not register smoke test

Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced grill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 115,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 115,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 108,365 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,796 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,793 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both fronts (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,012 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both front (2.5.B.1a)

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 21 Dec 2015 64,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N77 YAW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N77 YAW, 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 N77 YAW registered?

N77 YAW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is N77 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N77 YAW 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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