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YE61 WUC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,007 mi
Last recorded141,007 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 141,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 135,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 130,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,248 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 114,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,050 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 93,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,490 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,363 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 WUC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

YE61 WUC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is YE61 WUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 WUC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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