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YK11 UNG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,602 mi
Last recorded142,602 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 UNG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 142,602 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water behind lens, in headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 122,779 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 122,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,163 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,301 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 24,790 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UNG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 YK11 UNG, 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 YK11 UNG registered?

YK11 UNG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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