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OY61 UUT

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,438 mi
Last recorded45,438 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 UUT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 45,438 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 45,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 44,188 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 44,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 42,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,520 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tailgate position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,718 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 25,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,199 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 24,199 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,354 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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OY61 UUT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY61 UUT, 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 OY61 UUT registered?

OY61 UUT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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