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YF11 JYJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,286 mi
Last recorded137,286 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 JYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 137,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,809 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,592 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,361 miles

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

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

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

undertrays .engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

corrosion to both rear discs

rear prop shaft coupling has started to split

Fail 16 Aug 2018 81,671 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

corrosion to both rear discs

rear prop shaft coupling has started to split

Pass 20 Aug 2017 75,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,935 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 67,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on iiner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,510 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,306 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 JYJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF11 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

YF11 JYJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is YF11 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF11 JYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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