2011 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YY61 EFU
2011 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 104,371 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,371 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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YY61 EFU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2023
- 104,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY61 EFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 5 Series (YY61 EFU) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YY61 EFU Mileage History
- 16/03/202288,369 mi
- 13/04/2023104,371 mi+16,002 mi
Average of roughly 14,873 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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