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YH61 AYG

2011 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,092 mi
Last recorded100,092 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 AYG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,092 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 97,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,327 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 92,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,543 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,289 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 12 Oct 2017 54,734 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,209 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,538 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,207 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges close to legal limit

both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,434 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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YH61 AYG is a 2011 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 55,641 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH61 AYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH61 AYG registered?

YH61 AYG is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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