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YK61 LBL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,103 mi
Last recorded144,103 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,103 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 132,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 121,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 121,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,165 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 113,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,053 miles

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

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

Front brake pad wear indicator not fitted to pad

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 103,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40ZR19 98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake pad wear indicator not fitted to pad

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,275 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,302 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,056 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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YK61 LBL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YK61 LBL, 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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YK61 LBL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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