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YO05 PEN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,532 mi
Last recorded123,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO05 PEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,532 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,022 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 97,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 89,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2018 71,639 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 51,196 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 51,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 27,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on tread and showing uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked and perished (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 25 Apr 2015 18,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 13,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YO05 PEN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YO05 PEN, 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 YO05 PEN registered?

YO05 PEN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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