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6 YC

2021 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,498 mi
Last recorded43,498 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 5 Series38,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 YC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,498 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 29,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,335 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 86,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 25,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 69,251 miles

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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6 YC is a 2021 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 38,054 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 6 YC, 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 5 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6 YC?

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What year was 6 YC registered?

6 YC is a 2021 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 April 2021.

Is 6 YC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 YC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6 YC have outstanding finance?

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