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YF11 CXY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,766 mi
Last recorded137,766 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 CXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 137,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 126,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 126,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY REDUCED OUTPUT

Pass 28 Apr 2023 109,750 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 109,750 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 100,384 miles

Undertrays obstructing view of sills and brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2022 100,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertrays obstructing view of sills and brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,613 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 67,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 59,356 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 51,991 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 26 May 2017 51,991 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 May 2016 41,048 miles

Rear view mirror insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,416 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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YF11 CXY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF11 CXY, 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 YF11 CXY registered?

YF11 CXY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is YF11 CXY safe to buy?

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