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VC59 BMW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,136 mi
Last recorded53,136 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC59 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 53,136 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 48,089 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,276 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 42,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,893 miles

Fuel flap difficult to access

NSF wishbone 'front' bush worn

OSF wishbone 'front' bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,073 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 39,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,196 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,952 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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VC59 BMW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VC59 BMW, 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 VC59 BMW?

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What year was VC59 BMW registered?

VC59 BMW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 2011.

Is VC59 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VC59 BMW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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