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YC61 UBD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,448 mi
Last recorded63,448 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 UBD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 63,448 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 63,448 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 58,455 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 58,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,729 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 39,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 39,398 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,191 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 UBD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

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

Is YC61 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 UBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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