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YT61 DHU

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,568 mi
Last recorded153,568 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 DHU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 153,568 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,958 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,964 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 nails ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 nails ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 91,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,550 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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YT61 DHU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White 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 YT61 DHU, 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

How do I check the history of YT61 DHU?

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What year was YT61 DHU registered?

YT61 DHU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is YT61 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 DHU 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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