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VN61 AGO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,756 mi
Last recorded181,756 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 AGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 181,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff mountings split

Fail 10 Oct 2025 181,756 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff mountings split

Pass 11 Oct 2024 168,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 168,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 155,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 155,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 140,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 118,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,851 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 96,716 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,556 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,842 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,133 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VN61 AGO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN61 AGO, 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 VN61 AGO registered?

VN61 AGO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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