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VN61 EZX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,622 mi
Last recorded138,622 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 EZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

washer pump weak possible blockage

Fail 23 Mar 2018 138,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

washer pump weak possible blockage

Pass 25 Feb 2017 126,471 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2017 126,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17y97 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre rft ()

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

front brake pad wear sensor broken

run flat tyres fitted too front standard fitted rear

Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,480 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,906 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Outer 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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VN61 EZX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EZX, 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 VN61 EZX registered?

VN61 EZX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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The MOT history for VN61 EZX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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