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MT61 VRP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,536 mi
Last recorded164,536 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 VRP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2016 164,536 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 135,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MT61 VRP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT61 VRP, 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 MT61 VRP registered?

MT61 VRP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is MT61 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 VRP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT61 VRP have outstanding finance?

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