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YH61 LHU

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,882 mi
Last recorded103,882 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 LHU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,010 miles

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

diff bushes perished/split

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,782 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,339 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 LHU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc 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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

YH61 LHU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YH61 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 LHU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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