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EA61 VRL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,773 mi
Last recorded144,773 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VRL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 144,773 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 144,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 144,592 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 144,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 111,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 88,283 miles

Front tyer wearing on outer tread

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,288 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,558 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 45,302 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,095 miles

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

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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EA61 VRL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA61 VRL, 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 EA61 VRL registered?

EA61 VRL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is EA61 VRL safe to buy?

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