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YH61 CMK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,874 mi
Last recorded153,874 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 CMK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 153,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2025 153,874 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 143,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 135,345 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 135,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 124,879 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 42,353 miles

Wipers poor

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 CMK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CMK, 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 YH61 CMK registered?

YH61 CMK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is YH61 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 CMK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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