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YC11 ODW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,960 mi
Last recorded132,960 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 ODW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 132,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 124,934 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 117,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,399 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,170 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 90,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,422 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,916 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get 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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YC11 ODW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC11 ODW, 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 YC11 ODW?

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What year was YC11 ODW registered?

YC11 ODW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is YC11 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 ODW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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