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YH61 XBR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,988 mi
Last recorded166,988 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 156,606 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 132,217 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 132,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 128,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,065 miles

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

large under trays

Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,060 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in both front lower wishbone ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,911 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre tread getting close to legal limit and worn on edges replace a.s.a.p.

O/s/r tyre on legal limit replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,455 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,317 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 40,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,332 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,933 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

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 XBR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

YH61 XBR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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