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MK61 TXL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,146 mi
Last recorded121,146 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 TXL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,146 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,531 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 TXL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MK61 TXL, 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.

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What year was MK61 TXL registered?

MK61 TXL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MK61 TXL safe to buy?

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