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EK61 UXP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

229,907 mi
Last recorded229,907 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 UXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 229,907 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 22 Oct 2021 204,994 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 116,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 101,400 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 101,400 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,328 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,932 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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EK61 UXP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK61 UXP, 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 EK61 UXP registered?

EK61 UXP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is EK61 UXP safe to buy?

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