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YB11 VAJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,393 mi
Last recorded75,393 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 73,376 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,571 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,606 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,763 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 1 Aug 2014 21,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre starting to wear low

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 VAJ 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 YB11 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

YB11 VAJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is YB11 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB11 VAJ 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.

Does YB11 VAJ have outstanding finance?

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