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DV61 XZS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,839 mi
Last recorded186,839 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 XZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 186,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2023 179,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 166,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 152,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 137,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,730 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,388 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 101,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,226 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,940 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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DV61 XZS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV61 XZS, 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 DV61 XZS registered?

DV61 XZS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is DV61 XZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 XZS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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