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AU61 OAN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,345 mi
Last recorded151,345 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 151,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear seat back rest loose.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 151,343 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear seat back rest loose.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 141,630 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 141,620 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,855 miles

covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,361 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 91,657 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AU61 OAN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU61 OAN, 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 AU61 OAN registered?

AU61 OAN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AU61 OAN safe to buy?

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