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YC11 VSP

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,592 mi
Last recorded149,592 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VSP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 149,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear off the two marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,809 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 136,685 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 136,676 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,844 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 129,844 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 124,834 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

multiple under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2020 124,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

multiple under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,413 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub-frame bushes. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,306 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 65,236 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VSP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSP, 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.

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What year was YC11 VSP registered?

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

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