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AO61 VKM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

189,770 mi
Last recorded189,770 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 189,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 182,772 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 273,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 255,737 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 224,176 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 203,369 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,872 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,151 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,836 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 90,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,530 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 75,711 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,400 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 VKM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VKM, 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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What year was AO61 VKM registered?

AO61 VKM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is AO61 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VKM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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