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YE60 DAO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,962 mi
Last recorded102,962 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE60 DAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 102,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested unable to test dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint at maximum wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint at maximum wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder worn to zero (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 63,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,231 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,221 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,303 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 41,113 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,365 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE60 DAO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE60 DAO, 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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YE60 DAO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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