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YC11 WOB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,930 mi
Last recorded114,930 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 WOB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 101,145 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 101,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads low

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,069 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,247 miles

Rear tyres low on inner edges.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Adaptive headlight failure warning on dash

Front brake pads low

Rear tyres low on inner edges

o/s/f tyre low on edges

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 WOB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

YC11 WOB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 WOB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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