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YK11 MVD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,531 mi
Last recorded113,531 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 MVD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 113,531 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 182,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 110,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 108,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 97,709 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 97,709 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,889 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 82,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,798 miles

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

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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YK11 MVD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YK11 MVD, 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 YK11 MVD registered?

YK11 MVD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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