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YK11 VHP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,415 mi
Last recorded53,415 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 VHP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 52,279 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 42,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 36,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,688 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

offside &nearside front tyres outer tread deter rating

Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,347 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,348 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,888 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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YK11 VHP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK11 VHP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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