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KV61 YDJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,862 mi
Last recorded95,862 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,862 miles

front lower balljoints lift x2

Pass 29 Mar 2025 89,517 miles

brake discs poor scoring lipped pitting,front tyre treads poor uneven wear,front balljoints lift,nsr puncture,rear brakes bindy

Pass 24 Mar 2024 83,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2024 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,983 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 68,983 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 2255517Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,291 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,664 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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KV61 YDJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV61 YDJ, 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 KV61 YDJ registered?

KV61 YDJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is KV61 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 YDJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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