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YD60 LZR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,279 mi
Last recorded176,279 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD60 LZR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 176,279 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 158,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 153,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 147,353 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin strong advise 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 139,660 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 139,615 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 135,211 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2021 135,173 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured On inside lip of alloy (Had been previously fixed- welded, and that has cracked again) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 130,855 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,444 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,013 miles

Oil leak (from rear differential).

undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,672 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn 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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YD60 LZR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YD60 LZR, 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 YD60 LZR registered?

YD60 LZR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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