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KS61 VUP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,399 mi
Last recorded129,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 129,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 121,581 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 121,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,906 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 104,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,206 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 82,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 72,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and tread 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear rtew worn inner shoulder and tread 3mm

emissions too clean too register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,497 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,976 miles

both front tyres worn on edges but do not show cords

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,975 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,193 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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KS61 VUP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS61 VUP, 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 KS61 VUP registered?

KS61 VUP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is KS61 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS61 VUP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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