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YK11 WXD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,982 mi
Last recorded160,982 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 WXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 160,982 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 160,982 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 147,179 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 132,999 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,477 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,163 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall scrubbed

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 WXD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

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

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