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HY61 HYC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,003 mi
Last recorded130,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 HYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 130,003 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 128,006 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 124,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,588 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have no wear left in them

front bumper damaged but not insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,374 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 94,842 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 83,287 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,898 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,204 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,928 miles

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

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

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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HY61 HYC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HY61 HYC, 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

How do I check the history of HY61 HYC?

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What year was HY61 HYC registered?

HY61 HYC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is HY61 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 HYC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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