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YK61 KLJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,000 mi
Last recorded61,000 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 KLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,000 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2025 239,839 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 239,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 191,710 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 191,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 174,901 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2023 174,900 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 149,406 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2022 149,406 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,431 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 69,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,794 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,387 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275/35/19/96W ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,813 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 33,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders.

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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YK61 KLJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK61 KLJ, 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 YK61 KLJ registered?

YK61 KLJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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