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YB11 EWE

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 EWE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 140,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 140,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,833 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 119,957 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 119,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 107,978 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,700 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,752 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 71,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 27,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YB11 EWE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB11 EWE, 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 YB11 EWE registered?

YB11 EWE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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