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RE61 VUX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,280 mi
Last recorded147,280 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VUX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 147,280 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 147,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 141,556 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensations

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 138,710 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,881 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2017 136,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 131,159 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 131,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,330 miles

oil leak from under engine

Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,813 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 VUX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUX, 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

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What year was RE61 VUX registered?

RE61 VUX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is RE61 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 VUX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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