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AF61 VOB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,948 mi
Last recorded139,948 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VOB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 139,948 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 127,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s rear wheel weld repaired

rear lamp cracked at o/s

Fail 3 Jul 2024 127,421 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured wheel cracked in two places - inner of wheel(previous repair) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear lamp cracked at o/s

Pass 28 Jun 2023 116,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 rear ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play transverse rod/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play transverse rod/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,567 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 91,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,930 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 86,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,538 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position wont open using inhibiter switch (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected collapsed (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tear in outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp tail lamp flickers (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp light flickers (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,347 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,195 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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AF61 VOB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOB, 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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AF61 VOB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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