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RO61 XBZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 XBZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 102,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,163 miles

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Oct 2024 95,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,830 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 90,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,989 miles

wear both lower arms

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,026 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both ( track control arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,088 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,877 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 33,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre low on tread 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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RO61 XBZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBZ, 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 RO61 XBZ registered?

RO61 XBZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is RO61 XBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 XBZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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