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YA11 OCC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,507 mi
Last recorded160,507 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 OCC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 160,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,109 miles

front discs scored/ worn

Pass 26 Apr 2024 145,671 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 140,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 140,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 133,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 127,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 112,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 111,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,812 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 56,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,093 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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YA11 OCC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YA11 OCC, 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 YA11 OCC registered?

YA11 OCC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 August 2011.

Is YA11 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA11 OCC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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