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HV61 APK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,859 mi
Last recorded118,859 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 APK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 118,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 109,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 104,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 99,280 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,420 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,794 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

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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HV61 APK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HV61 APK, 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 HV61 APK registered?

HV61 APK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is HV61 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 APK 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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