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RK61 VUW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,251 mi
Last recorded99,251 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 VUW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,756 miles

offside mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2018 76,061 miles

Emission too clean

Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Emission too clean

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 54,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 54,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,176 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement diff bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,631 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside Rear Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VUW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 RK61 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

RK61 VUW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is RK61 VUW safe to buy?

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