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HN61 AVZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,629 mi
Last recorded52,629 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

near side front and off side front shock absorber dust cover boots split in two

Pass 3 Oct 2024 47,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 43,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 36,981 miles

Trims covering testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,939 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2021 31,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trims covering testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,298 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Multiple covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,525 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,865 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,675 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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HN61 AVZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HN61 AVZ, 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 HN61 AVZ registered?

HN61 AVZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is HN61 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 AVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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