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YP61 XCS

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,443 mi
Last recorded73,443 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 XCS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 73,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,072 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2022 58,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,643 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 42,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,743 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 40,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,041 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,767 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,792 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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YP61 XCS is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 55,641 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP61 XCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YP61 XCS registered?

YP61 XCS is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is YP61 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 XCS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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