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YC61 NGY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,740 mi
Last recorded169,740 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 169,740 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 168,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 160,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 153,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,062 miles

Offside Front tyre worn around inner edges of treads

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 51,045 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 NGY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC61 NGY, 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 YC61 NGY?

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What year was YC61 NGY registered?

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

Is YC61 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 NGY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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