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YC61 LLJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,586 mi
Last recorded168,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 168,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 162,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 154,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 145,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 138,482 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 138,170 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 110,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,311 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 101,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, front one of the two with the bend in it, bush has free movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, front one of the two with the bend in it, bush has free movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine check light on

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,300 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 68,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,844 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 53,844 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,172 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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YC61 LLJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC61 LLJ, 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 YC61 LLJ registered?

YC61 LLJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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