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YY61 EFU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,371 mi
Last recorded104,371 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 EFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 104,371 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tye inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 79,990 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 79,990 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 70,740 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2018 69,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 69,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2nd arm from front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2nd arm from front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,767 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,186 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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YY61 EFU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YY61 EFU, 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 YY61 EFU registered?

YY61 EFU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is YY61 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 EFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY61 EFU have outstanding finance?

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