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DA61 FYC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,747 mi
Last recorded157,747 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 FYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 157,747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 148,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,677 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,048 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE BADLY WORN (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,885 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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DA61 FYC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA61 FYC, 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 DA61 FYC registered?

DA61 FYC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is DA61 FYC safe to buy?

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