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DE61 VKS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,386 mi
Last recorded140,386 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VKS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 140,386 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 140,386 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 133,826 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,514 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear slightly

Offside Front bottom ball joint has very slight movement

Fail 6 Mar 2023 121,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear slightly

Offside Front bottom ball joint has very slight movement

Pass 5 Mar 2022 115,716 miles

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,852 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,293 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,045 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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DE61 VKS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE61 VKS, 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 DE61 VKS registered?

DE61 VKS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is DE61 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VKS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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