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YS11 MZX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,254 mi
Last recorded150,254 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 MZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 150,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2018 148,300 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2017 117,934 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 144,025 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,660 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YS11 MZX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS11 MZX, 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 YS11 MZX registered?

YS11 MZX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is YS11 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS11 MZX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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