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OY61 YFF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,799 mi
Last recorded156,799 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 YFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 156,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 152,392 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2024 144,210 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 144,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower arm ball joints are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated has some deep cracks in it (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2023 125,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 108,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 88,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 88,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,714 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 73,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,629 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,493 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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OY61 YFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OY61 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

OY61 YFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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