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YH11 HCF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,825 mi
Last recorded215,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 HCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2020 215,825 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 182,291 miles

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

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 17 Sep 2018 157,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 136,800 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,232 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,923 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,846 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 HCF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

YH11 HCF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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