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YH11 HDL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,364 mi
Last recorded135,364 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,364 miles

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2024 128,969 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,694 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,092 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 32,330 miles

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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YH11 HDL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

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

Is YH11 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 HDL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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