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YC60 WZG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,000 mi
Last recorded115,000 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 WZG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 115,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 108,208 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,885 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Engine Oil Looks Like Leaking Engine Undertray Covered In Oil.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 100,885 miles

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

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Engine Oil Looks Like Leaking Engine Undertray Covered In Oil.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,380 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,386 miles

Emission low limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YC60 WZG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YC60 WZG, 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 YC60 WZG registered?

YC60 WZG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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The MOT history for YC60 WZG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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