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RV61 UDK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,001 mi
Last recorded173,001 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 UDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 173,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 166,070 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 145,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre light on

Fail 10 Oct 2022 145,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre light on

Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,094 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Both tyres need changing soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,859 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,406 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 83,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,729 miles

all tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,425 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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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RV61 UDK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV61 UDK, 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

How do I check the history of RV61 UDK?

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What year was RV61 UDK registered?

RV61 UDK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is RV61 UDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 UDK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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