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YP11 WYX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,258 mi
Last recorded127,258 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 WYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 127,258 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 127,258 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,379 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 103,313 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ZONE A

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2024 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working JETS (3.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ZONE A

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Angel eye type (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and Offside front daytime running lamps inoperative

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,815 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2019 64,132 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 63,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 May 2018 62,044 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 60,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to backing plate rubbing. (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2017 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to backing plate rubbing. (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 59,613 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 59,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2015 57,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,893 miles

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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YP11 WYX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP11 WYX, 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 YP11 WYX registered?

YP11 WYX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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