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V17 YGA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,659 mi
Last recorded105,659 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 YGA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,635 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,550 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,026 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,416 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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V17 YGA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V17 YGA, 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

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What year was V17 YGA registered?

V17 YGA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is V17 YGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V17 YGA shows 12 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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