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WJ11 YSD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,486 mi
Last recorded152,486 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 YSD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 152,486 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged but no sharp edge

Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,505 miles

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

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2024 133,147 miles

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

Offside washer jet misaligned but nearside clearing screen .

Fail 10 Feb 2024 133,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside washer jet misaligned but nearside clearing screen .

Pass 23 Jan 2023 123,766 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,531 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s headlight misted. beam pattern ok

o/s washer jet poor spray pattern

wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Feb 2021 111,811 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 109,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,730 miles

all tyres have stepped tread

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,142 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 92,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,128 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 54,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WJ11 YSD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ11 YSD, 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 WJ11 YSD registered?

WJ11 YSD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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