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DY61 OVS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,615 mi
Last recorded103,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2020 103,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 87,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 58,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 51,755 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 40,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,294 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,274 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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DY61 OVS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DY61 OVS, 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 DY61 OVS registered?

DY61 OVS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is DY61 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 OVS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY61 OVS have outstanding finance?

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