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AU61 RZN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 144,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 142,097 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 142,097 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,525 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,977 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,280 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 95,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,961 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,730 miles

No smoke recorded at time of test.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,719 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,816 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 21,816 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 RZN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 AU61 RZN, 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 AU61 RZN registered?

AU61 RZN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AU61 RZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 RZN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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