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YH61 USC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,143 mi
Last recorded50,143 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,143 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge in places

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,872 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 33,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,487 miles

n/s front and n/s rear inner wheel rims bent (advise replacement)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,308 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 8,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 8,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 7,036 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 USC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USC, 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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What year was YH61 USC registered?

YH61 USC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is YH61 USC safe to buy?

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