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VO61 GXH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 GXH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 129,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2026 129,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/r19-98y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/r19-98y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,648 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,641 miles

covers & trays

no emissions detected

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,164 miles

Nearside Front nearside headlamp has slight misting

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,405 miles

all covers fitted

diesel trigger point not met

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,588 miles

Nearside Front Outside edge void of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,024 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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VO61 GXH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO61 GXH, 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 VO61 GXH registered?

VO61 GXH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VO61 GXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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