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YC11 WPN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,336 mi
Last recorded174,336 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 174,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 166,736 miles

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

stone chip on windscreen n/f

Pass 24 Mar 2022 156,296 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 145,507 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 145,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,368 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,040 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,671 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,515 miles

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 WPN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

YC11 WPN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 WPN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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