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YD61 YUF

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

214,828 mi
Last recorded214,828 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 YUF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 214,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 208,798 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 208,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 197,013 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 196,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 182,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 182,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 165,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 165,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 154,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 144,367 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 125,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,898 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 109,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,312 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 92,312 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,007 miles

both front brake discs worn lipped/advise replacement

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,780 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 YUF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YUF, 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.

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YD61 YUF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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