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YK61 NVR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,607 mi
Last recorded167,607 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 NVR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 167,607 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 167,602 miles

Front front tyres has areas of the tread with is peeled

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 167,602 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front front tyres has areas of the tread with is peeled

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 165,646 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 158,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,812 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 133,812 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,812 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,912 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 NVR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NVR, 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 YK61 NVR registered?

YK61 NVR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YK61 NVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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