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YH11 GWU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 GWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 88,636 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 86,917 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 83,149 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 83,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 275/35-20 goodyear runflat (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,827 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

rear brake pads worn

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

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 GWU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GWU, 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 YH11 GWU registered?

YH11 GWU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is YH11 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 GWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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