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YD61 YCE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 YCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 145,781 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 145,768 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 138,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,124 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,171 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not affecting drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 108,720 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing Rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not affecting drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,892 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,000 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 77,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,407 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 YCE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

YD61 YCE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is YD61 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 YCE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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