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YB60 VWS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,872 mi
Last recorded115,872 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB60 VWS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 115,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,955 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 75,497 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 75,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,883 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,988 miles

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

small cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,799 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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YB60 VWS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YB60 VWS, 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

How do I check the history of YB60 VWS?

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What year was YB60 VWS registered?

YB60 VWS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is YB60 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB60 VWS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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