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YE61 SNK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,873 mi
Last recorded138,873 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 138,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 129,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 118,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive offside differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres outer edges feathered bot not worn any more than rest of tread

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 108,565 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,787 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 82,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,111 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 65,111 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 41,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,441 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 SNK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE61 SNK, 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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What year was YE61 SNK registered?

YE61 SNK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is YE61 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 SNK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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