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PE61 YDD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,011 mi
Last recorded132,011 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 YDD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,011 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush rears both n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 132,011 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush rears both n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 123,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2023 108,316 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2023 108,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,235 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,166 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,356 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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PE61 YDD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE61 YDD, 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 PE61 YDD registered?

PE61 YDD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is PE61 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 YDD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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