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YE11 BXG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,562 mi
Last recorded108,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 BXG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 108,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,443 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,963 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 66,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,583 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,074 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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YE11 BXG 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 92.3%.

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 YE11 BXG, 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 YE11 BXG registered?

YE11 BXG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is YE11 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 BXG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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