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YH61 WXS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,726 mi
Last recorded88,726 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 WXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 88,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,949 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 78,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 76,242 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner sections (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On limit in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 71,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts car colapsed on rear (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative Colapsed (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On limit in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,982 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 59,553 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,937 miles

Central stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,275 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 50,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,103 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,794 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 43,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 37,933 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 37,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WXS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

YH61 WXS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is YH61 WXS safe to buy?

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