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OV61 FRK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,668 mi
Last recorded150,668 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 FRK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 150,668 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sills under tray

Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 126,561 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 117,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,401 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 13 Feb 2018 103,375 miles

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,871 miles

Nearside Front side light still on in off position

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 16 Feb 2017 86,871 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front side light still on in off position

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,595 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 49,158 miles

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

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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OV61 FRK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV61 FRK, 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 OV61 FRK registered?

OV61 FRK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is OV61 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 FRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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