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AO61 PWV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,760 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 87,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 75,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,451 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,597 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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AO61 PWV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO61 PWV, 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 AO61 PWV registered?

AO61 PWV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is AO61 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 PWV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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