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RK61 VUJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 VUJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 113,401 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn close to limit

play in both sides front lower ball joints

trigger point not met

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2017 113,281 miles

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

both sides rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn close to limit

play in both sides front lower ball joints

trigger point not met

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 104,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 96,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2015 96,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,975 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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RK61 VUJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK61 VUJ, 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 RK61 VUJ registered?

RK61 VUJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for RK61 VUJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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