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YK11 ZHR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

353,736 mi
Last recorded353,736 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 ZHR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 353,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2024 341,330 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2024 341,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2023 322,665 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 313,194 miles

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

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 298,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 284,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both starting to corrode inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2020 283,806 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both starting to corrode inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2019 269,098 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 268,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 260,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low on edges close to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre low on edges close to cords

Offside Front Tyre low on edges close to cords

Offside Rear Tyre low on edges close to cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 260,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre low on edges close to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre low on edges close to cords

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre low on edges close to cords

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

Offside Rear Tyre low on edges close to cords

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2017 213,602 miles

Vehicle has under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 176,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,593 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 ZHR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

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

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