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FV61 OFK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

325,721 mi
Last recorded325,721 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 OFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 325,721 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 312,248 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 296,089 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 274,249 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs are slightly corroded on faces

Fail 23 Dec 2021 274,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside brake discs are slightly corroded on faces

Pass 1 Dec 2020 244,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 232,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 128,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 115,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,960 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 98,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,426 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 48,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,464 miles

osf tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,299 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 48,299 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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FV61 OFK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 FV61 OFK, 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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FV61 OFK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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