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PK61 YXJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,582 mi
Last recorded152,582 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 YXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 152,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 144,982 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 144,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,048 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 137,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,986 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,655 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,201 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 92,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,811 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,286 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,882 miles

Emissions not detected - too clean

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,817 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,906 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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PK61 YXJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PK61 YXJ, 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

How do I check the history of PK61 YXJ?

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What year was PK61 YXJ registered?

PK61 YXJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is PK61 YXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK61 YXJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK61 YXJ have outstanding finance?

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