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ML61 HEU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 HEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,905 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,467 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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ML61 HEU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ML61 HEU, 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 ML61 HEU registered?

ML61 HEU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is ML61 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 HEU 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 ML61 HEU have outstanding finance?

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