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VO61 GXM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,147 mi
Last recorded161,147 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 GXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 161,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 156,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 145,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 119,145 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,931 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,485 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,633 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre - wearing outer edge and abnormal wear inner edge - 245/40/20 rft

Offside Rear tyre - worn inner edge and bolt in tyre - 275/35/20

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,810 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 45,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,795 miles

Emissions to clean to record

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 GXM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GXM, 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 VO61 GXM registered?

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

Is VO61 GXM safe to buy?

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