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YH11 GYK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,525 mi
Last recorded142,525 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 142,525 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 127,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,983 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 110,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,362 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,711 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,649 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,947 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,947 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damage sidewall

o/s/r tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2015 46,844 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,913 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 GYK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH11 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

YH11 GYK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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