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EF61 FDP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,005 mi
Last recorded167,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 FDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 167,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 160,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 141,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 141,139 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 135,195 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 123,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 123,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 96,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,606 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,872 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 61,872 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,444 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EF61 FDP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF61 FDP, 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 EF61 FDP registered?

EF61 FDP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is EF61 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 FDP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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