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YC11 WJY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 WJY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,590 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,590 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,044 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,762 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 WJY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJY, 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 WJY registered?

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

Is YC11 WJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 WJY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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