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YC61 ORS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,228 mi
Last recorded120,228 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 ORS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 112,566 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 104,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,981 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,164 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 90,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,604 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,375 miles

Central Rear Oil leak in the differential.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,375 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak in the differential.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 17 May 2018 76,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear differential casing moist, slight seepage

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

under covers fitted limiting view of components

Fail 17 May 2018 76,147 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear differential casing moist, slight seepage

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

under covers fitted limiting view of components

Pass 20 May 2017 66,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 44,957 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,128 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,319 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 ORS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ORS, 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 ORS?

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What year was YC61 ORS registered?

YC61 ORS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is YC61 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 ORS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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