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YC61 NJV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 NJV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 142,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 132,847 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 126,031 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 126,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 115,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,158 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,022 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,862 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,151 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,691 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 NJV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC61 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

YC61 NJV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is YC61 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 NJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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