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OV11 YGL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,838 mi
Last recorded89,838 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 YGL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 72,931 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,218 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,239 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,658 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 29,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV11 YGL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 OV11 YGL, 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 OV11 YGL registered?

OV11 YGL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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