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YE61 ORU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,967 mi
Last recorded104,967 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 ORU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 91,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,220 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 89,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,356 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 85,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,644 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 79,644 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,294 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 73,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 71,109 miles

Front brake pads on the limit and discs worn

Fail 21 Apr 2020 71,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads on the limit and discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cant be tested due to child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre is close to legal limit

Offside Rear Seat belt cant be tested due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,890 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 47,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,450 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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YE61 ORU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE61 ORU, 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

How do I check the history of YE61 ORU?

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What year was YE61 ORU registered?

YE61 ORU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is YE61 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 ORU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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