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MK61 ZYM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,711 mi
Last recorded196,711 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 196,711 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 196,711 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 189,537 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 189,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 180,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 172,563 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 172,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 162,041 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 146,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 135,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 126,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 113,676 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 113,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 112,426 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,552 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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MK61 ZYM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MK61 ZYM, 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.

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What year was MK61 ZYM registered?

MK61 ZYM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MK61 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 ZYM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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