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YC61 UAF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,774 mi
Last recorded206,774 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 206,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 196,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 183,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 173,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 266,726 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 266,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 255,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 150,299 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 146,960 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 146,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall /tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall/ tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 140,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,705 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,941 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,556 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 UAF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

YC61 UAF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 UAF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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