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YH61 CVW

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,074 mi
Last recorded79,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 CVW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,202 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 77,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,798 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 75,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 72,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,056 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 CVW is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH61 CVW?

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What year was YH61 CVW registered?

YH61 CVW is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is YH61 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 CVW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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