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MA61 VXX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,455 mi
Last recorded95,455 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 VXX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 95,455 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 95,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,909 miles

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,942 miles

no smoke diesel test passed

Fail 2 Oct 2019 78,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

no smoke diesel test passed

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,733 miles

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,893 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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MA61 VXX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA61 VXX, 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 MA61 VXX registered?

MA61 VXX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is MA61 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA61 VXX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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