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YP61 KZZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,707 mi
Last recorded185,707 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 KZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 185,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 172,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 161,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,656 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 132,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint main track control arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 97,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 35 R20 Run flat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint main track control arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,577 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,584 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YP61 KZZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YP61 KZZ, 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 YP61 KZZ registered?

YP61 KZZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is YP61 KZZ safe to buy?

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