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RK61 VVF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,670 mi
Last recorded119,670 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 VVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 113,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,097 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened around both lower linkage mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,400 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,256 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge & old & perishing 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge & old & perishing 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,491 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside rear & nearside front inner rim on road wheels have slight buckles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,461 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VVF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK61 VVF, 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 RK61 VVF registered?

RK61 VVF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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