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YF11 DDE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,538 mi
Last recorded114,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 DDE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,538 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 114,538 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front washer pipe leaking

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 DDE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDE, 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 YF11 DDE registered?

YF11 DDE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is YF11 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF11 DDE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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