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DK61 GVC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,271 mi
Last recorded40,271 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 GVC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 40,271 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 40,271 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 34,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 26,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 26,132 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,764 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 23,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 22,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,273 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 18,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 15,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,117 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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DK61 GVC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DK61 GVC, 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 DK61 GVC registered?

DK61 GVC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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