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YK11 WXB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,996 mi
Last recorded166,996 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 WXB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 166,996 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 166,995 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 163,626 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 163,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,742 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2020 146,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 141,730 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 141,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 138,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 117,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WXB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

YK11 WXB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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