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YH61 XRB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,734 mi
Last recorded132,734 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 132,734 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 126,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 120,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 115,408 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 115,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,564 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 54,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,460 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 XRB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

YH61 XRB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 XRB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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