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VF61 AWX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,984 mi
Last recorded111,984 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 111,984 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 111,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2025 111,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 104,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,327 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 100,308 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,248 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,849 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 78,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,190 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 63,189 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,133 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And is worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And is bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 48,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And is worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And is bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,639 miles

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

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

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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VF61 AWX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VF61 AWX, 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 VF61 AWX registered?

VF61 AWX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is VF61 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF61 AWX shows 18 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.

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