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FE61 VCV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,831 mi
Last recorded100,831 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 100,831 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 100,823 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 94,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 94,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 89,107 miles

Nearside Front shock dust cover poor condition

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

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 77,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 70,090 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,088 miles

Nearside 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 18 May 2020 61,679 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,823 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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FE61 VCV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE61 VCV, 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 FE61 VCV registered?

FE61 VCV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is FE61 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 VCV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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