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EX61 AHD

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,533 mi
Last recorded145,533 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 AHD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 145,533 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 131,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 122,569 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,550 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 112,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,923 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 103,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,655 miles

under tray fitting

Fail 14 Jan 2021 99,654 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,276 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 89,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,348 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,896 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (3.5.1i)

emgine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,548 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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EX61 AHD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX61 AHD, 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 EX61 AHD registered?

EX61 AHD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EX61 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 AHD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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