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YG11 ZGF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

223,263 mi
Last recorded223,263 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 ZGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 223,263 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 223,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2021 215,582 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 208,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 188,694 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted front to rear

front brakes wobble front and rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 25 Mar 2019 188,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertrays fitted front to rear

front brakes wobble front and rear brake pads 70% worn

wiper blades smear

Pass 23 Mar 2018 174,708 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 174,688 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 152,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,188 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 101,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 71,352 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YG11 ZGF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 YG11 ZGF, 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 YG11 ZGF registered?

YG11 ZGF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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