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PE61 XXW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,718 mi
Last recorded158,718 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 XXW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 158,718 miles

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

rear differential mounts signs of perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2025 152,312 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 152,312 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 143,561 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 134,981 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 134,641 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 134,639 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,847 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 112,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 89,978 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 89,978 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,285 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 64,280 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,352 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 59,352 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,320 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PE61 XXW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE61 XXW, 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 PE61 XXW registered?

PE61 XXW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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