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YE61 TUV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,943 mi
Last recorded78,943 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 TUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 78,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,844 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,790 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,116 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,512 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,998 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 TUV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TUV, 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 YE61 TUV registered?

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

Is YE61 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 TUV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE61 TUV have outstanding finance?

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