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RO61 RVZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,957 mi
Last recorded166,957 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 RVZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 166,957 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn smooth

Pass 12 Oct 2022 156,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 150,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 144,516 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 138,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 138,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (downward facing ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (downward facing ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (downward facing ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 132,551 miles

Nearside Front out of shape on inside edge

Nearside Rear out of shape on inside edge

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 132,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (shock bolts too) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (shock bolts too) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front out of shape on inside edge

Nearside Rear out of shape on inside edge

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,641 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 107,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,820 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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RO61 RVZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RO61 RVZ, 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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RO61 RVZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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