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PK61 DFF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 DFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 169,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 165,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 160,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 157,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 153,162 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 153,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 131,996 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel slightly damage

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,192 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 102,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on dash

dash cam on rear view mirror

headlight cleaning device not working

Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,218 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,109 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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PK61 DFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK61 DFF, 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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PK61 DFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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