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FE61 VDN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,493 mi
Last recorded115,493 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 115,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 100,532 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 87,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,173 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,898 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,570 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 44,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,576 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 33,963 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 33,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VDN 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 80%.

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 FE61 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

FE61 VDN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is FE61 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 VDN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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