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YH11 NWG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,194 mi
Last recorded170,194 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 NWG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 170,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 161,876 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 156,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 140,040 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 219,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 219,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 199,031 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,044 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 100,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,865 miles

Nearside rear tyre on absolute legal limit

Offside rear tyre on absolute legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NWG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

YH11 NWG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YH11 NWG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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