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YF11 VMW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,371 mi
Last recorded179,371 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 VMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 179,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 179,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 178,756 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 167,897 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 167,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 148,636 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 148,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 128,553 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 128,173 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,415 miles

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

Slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,067 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,290 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 48,404 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VMW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

YF11 VMW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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