2011 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YE61 VAM
2011 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 120,397 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YE61 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 120,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE61 VAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 5 Series (YE61 VAM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YE61 VAM Mileage History
- 11/11/202394,396 mi
- 06/12/202394,430 mi+34 mi
- 16/12/2024115,004 mi+20,574 mi
- 27/11/2025120,397 mi+5,393 mi
- 28/11/2025120,397 mi
Average of roughly 12,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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