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NK61 ODM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,273 mi
Last recorded140,273 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK61 ODM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 140,273 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,830 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 121,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 98,628 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2021 98,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,388 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,484 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,558 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Baby chair

Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,970 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 59,970 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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NK61 ODM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NK61 ODM, 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 NK61 ODM?

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What year was NK61 ODM registered?

NK61 ODM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is NK61 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK61 ODM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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