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VN61 KHJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,523 mi
Last recorded214,523 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 214,523 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 Apr 2022 190,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray present

Pass 7 Apr 2021 177,132 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2021 177,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2020 156,058 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 126,061 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 177,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,978 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,798 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,605 miles

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 KHJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

VN61 KHJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is VN61 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 KHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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