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YD61 XTF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,885 mi
Last recorded138,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 XTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 138,885 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 138,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 129,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 123,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 118,266 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,945 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 96,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,780 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 78,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,012 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,797 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 XTF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YD61 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

YD61 XTF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YD61 XTF 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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