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FG61 XSA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,798 mi
Last recorded180,798 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 XSA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 180,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 166,825 miles

Front both light shade different

Rear both side break pads need to change soon

Pass 23 Feb 2023 144,131 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 143,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 124,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 114,864 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,404 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,458 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,405 miles

covers & trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

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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FG61 XSA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FG61 XSA, 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 FG61 XSA registered?

FG61 XSA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is FG61 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 XSA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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