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AK61 VGP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,044 mi
Last recorded178,044 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 178,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 170,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 163,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 153,229 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 145,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,736 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,787 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 96,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed delaminated (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,918 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 67,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VGP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK61 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

AK61 VGP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AK61 VGP safe to buy?

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