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YH11 NKE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,631 mi
Last recorded167,631 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 167,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 167,631 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 157,981 miles

covers to underside not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Feb 2022 145,809 miles

Central plastic covers fitted undertrays

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 134,950 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 128,690 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,512 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 114,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 101,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,873 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 85,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,235 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,151 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,501 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 NKE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NKE, 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 NKE registered?

YH11 NKE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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