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YC11 VDG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,714 mi
Last recorded125,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VDG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 125,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 116,937 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 112,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,754 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2022 103,754 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,932 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,555 miles

front number plate deterioated

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,703 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated front numberplate (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Central Lower Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,843 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,843 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,356 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,417 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

rear tyres low of tread and worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

rear tyres low of tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 55,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VDG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC11 VDG, 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 YC11 VDG registered?

YC11 VDG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is YC11 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 VDG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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