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YT11 VXA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,357 mi
Last recorded159,357 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 VXA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,716 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 147,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 133,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 110,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,798 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,353 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VXA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT11 VXA, 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 YT11 VXA registered?

YT11 VXA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YT11 VXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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