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YH11 GAX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,624 mi
Last recorded149,624 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 GAX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 149,624 miles

Offside Front DTRL not working

Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,057 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 109,679 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,455 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 105,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2019 100,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,549 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 63,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 43,495 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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YH11 GAX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YH11 GAX, 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 YH11 GAX registered?

YH11 GAX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is YH11 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 GAX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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