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YD61 OAP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,222 mi
Last recorded125,222 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 OAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 125,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 119,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 119,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,455 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 112,378 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing down on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

jacking pad missing near/side front

under trays fitted at time of inspection unable to inspect some areas/items of steering system/suspension system/brake system/fuel system /electrical system/vehicle structure/ drive shafts

NOTE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD

Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,301 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 101,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 84,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres [ out side edges] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,227 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 OAP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YD61 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

YD61 OAP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is YD61 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 OAP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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