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YE61 UKC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,759 mi
Last recorded197,759 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 UKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 May 2023 197,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 188,032 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 182,723 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 165,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 147,217 miles

VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS/COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,303 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,745 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 UKC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UKC, 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 UKC?

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What year was YE61 UKC registered?

YE61 UKC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is YE61 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 UKC shows 10 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 UKC have outstanding finance?

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