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YH11 LZV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,740 mi
Last recorded85,740 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 LZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 81,372 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 73,437 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 69,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 69,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 57,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,264 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 36,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 24,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 19,202 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 19,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 LZV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LZV, 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

How do I check the history of YH11 LZV?

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What year was YH11 LZV registered?

YH11 LZV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is YH11 LZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 LZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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