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KN61 MBY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,857 mi
Last recorded125,857 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 MBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 125,857 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,879 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 111,584 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 102,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,819 miles

rear bumper damage

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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KN61 MBY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN61 MBY, 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 KN61 MBY registered?

KN61 MBY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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The MOT history for KN61 MBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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