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YC61 LLW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,942 mi
Last recorded151,942 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LLW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 151,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,121 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 135,324 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 131,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges with cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 131,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 128,579 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,941 miles

Brake pad warning lamp showing,rear pads getting low

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight cut to n/s/f inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,941 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp showing,rear pads getting low

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight cut to n/s/f inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,806 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,399 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,808 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LLW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LLW, 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.

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What year was YC61 LLW registered?

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

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