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YT11 FHA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,562 mi
Last recorded199,562 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 FHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 199,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 190,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 178,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Jan 2021 178,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2019 157,836 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 157,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 136,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,429 miles

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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YT11 FHA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YT11 FHA, 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 YT11 FHA registered?

YT11 FHA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is YT11 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT11 FHA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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