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RF61 PHU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,411 mi
Last recorded161,411 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 PHU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 161,411 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing thin on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2025 147,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower swivels have play (lift) in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 134,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 very small chips in the centre of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 125,923 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 119,902 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,555 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 107,551 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,506 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,365 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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RF61 PHU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF61 PHU, 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 RF61 PHU registered?

RF61 PHU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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