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AF61 VNT

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,377 mi
Last recorded188,377 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VNT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 188,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 184,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 175,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 175,943 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 167,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 163,338 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 155,258 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 136,074 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 146,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 133,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,028 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 119,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,512 miles

front number plate cracked/both front lower ball joints have play (lift).

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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AF61 VNT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF61 VNT, 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

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What year was AF61 VNT registered?

AF61 VNT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is AF61 VNT safe to buy?

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