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AK61 KMX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,189 mi
Last recorded195,189 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 KMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 195,189 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 188,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 176,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 165,468 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge balding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 153,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 131,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,220 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 126,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,127 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,147 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,147 miles

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

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

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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AK61 KMX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK61 KMX, 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 AK61 KMX registered?

AK61 KMX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is AK61 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 KMX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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