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YP61 TBZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,097 mi
Last recorded143,097 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 TBZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 143,097 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 133,557 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 124,110 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 117,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,030 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 103,069 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm and worn on edges 245\45 R18 96Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,054 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,205 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,307 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 31,132 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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YP61 TBZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TBZ, 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 YP61 TBZ registered?

YP61 TBZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is YP61 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 TBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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