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RV61 WKL

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,164 mi
Last recorded126,164 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 WKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 94,757 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RV61 WKL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV61 WKL, 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 WKL?

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What year was RV61 WKL registered?

RV61 WKL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is RV61 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 WKL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV61 WKL have outstanding finance?

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