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RE61 DVM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,003 mi
Last recorded158,003 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 DVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 158,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 157,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 157,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 150,580 miles

Nearside Front Backing plate missing

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edge (Inners) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,859 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 136,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 130,490 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 130,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 121,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 101,479 miles

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

o/side tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2016 95,185 miles

n/side front tyre bald on outer edge and very close to cord

rear pads near legal limit

Pass 16 May 2015 86,599 miles

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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RE61 DVM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE61 DVM, 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 RE61 DVM registered?

RE61 DVM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is RE61 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 DVM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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