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MA61 VZF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,988 mi
Last recorded179,988 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 VZF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 179,988 miles

Coolant leak ()

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot will not open fully only glass can be opened (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 179,988 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot will not open fully only glass can be opened (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 166,515 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 150,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 150,742 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 139,052 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 139,052 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,958 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 118,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,369 miles

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,035 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,746 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 VZF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Brown 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 MA61 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

MA61 VZF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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