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FR61 OGH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 OGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 57,764 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 57,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 51,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,138 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear/ judder Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,135 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 38,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 35,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 32,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,572 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 25,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 22,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,648 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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FR61 OGH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FR61 OGH, 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 FR61 OGH registered?

FR61 OGH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FR61 OGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 OGH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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