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YD61 KTE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,434 mi
Last recorded126,434 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 KTE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2023 126,434 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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 4 Oct 2022 122,887 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,368 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking and perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,399 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,516 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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YD61 KTE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD61 KTE, 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 YD61 KTE registered?

YD61 KTE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is YD61 KTE safe to buy?

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