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MK61 FAU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,591 mi
Last recorded95,591 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 FAU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,600 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MK61 FAU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK61 FAU, 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

How do I check the history of MK61 FAU?

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What year was MK61 FAU registered?

MK61 FAU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is MK61 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 FAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK61 FAU have outstanding finance?

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