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YC61 TWV

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,009 mi
Last recorded102,009 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 TWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,216 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 66,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,238 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,371 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,104 miles

Front Wiper blades starting to smear but not obstructing view of the road

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,599 miles

Emissions reading too low to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 28,599 miles

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

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

Emissions reading too low to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

YC61 TWV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is YC61 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 TWV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC61 TWV have outstanding finance?

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