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YH11 OGZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,390 mi
Last recorded113,390 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 113,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,978 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm - Replace Asap! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm - Replace Asap! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,473 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 85,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,739 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 62,692 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,682 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,643 miles

Emissions to clean for machine

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front dip beam pattern weak

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,650 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,641 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,135 miles

o/s front tyre tread worn and legal limit

o/s rear tyre tread worn and legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,707 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 OGZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH11 OGZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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