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YC11 VME

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 135,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 113,968 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 113,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 110,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,956 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 67,773 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,353 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 47,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rears inners (3.5.1g)

Rolling brake test not done due to may cause damage

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,214 miles

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 20,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

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 VME is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VME, 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 VME registered?

YC11 VME is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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