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VK61 DEU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,375 mi
Last recorded147,375 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 DEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 147,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake warning light on

front brake pad sensor damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2023 145,473 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 143,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2022 143,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2021 138,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 134,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 133,850 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 133,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,663 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,512 miles

front disc brakes starting to wear thin

front inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front inner wheel rim bent

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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VK61 DEU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VK61 DEU, 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.

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What year was VK61 DEU registered?

VK61 DEU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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