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YH61 CEO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,950 mi
Last recorded179,950 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 CEO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 179,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 166,845 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 159,314 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 159,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 150,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 134,192 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat unable to check

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 113,642 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,504 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 46,078 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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YH61 CEO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH61 CEO, 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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YH61 CEO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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