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YH61 CZU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,101 mi
Last recorded124,101 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 CZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,101 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 124,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 116,978 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 116,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 115,401 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 109,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 107,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,568 miles

Emissions tested but too clean too obtain a reading.

Engine covers & under trays fitted which obscure some components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 96,566 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition wire cut (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions tested but too clean too obtain a reading.

Engine covers & under trays fitted which obscure some components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,908 miles

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

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 CZU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

YH61 CZU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 CZU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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