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VK61 XFN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,514 mi
Last recorded197,514 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 197,514 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 188,813 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 180,089 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 180,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 170,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 9 Oct 2019 153,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 153,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 152,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 148,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn inner edges uneven

Pass 31 Oct 2016 126,883 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 126,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

baby seat fitted at time of test can not test belt fully

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Nov 2015 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

baby seat fitted at time of test can not test belt fully

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

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 XFN 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 71.4%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

VK61 XFN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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