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VO61 OHG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,567 mi
Last recorded142,567 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 OHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 142,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,478 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,103 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 127,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak From EGR Cooler ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,491 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 121,105 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 118,118 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 114,992 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 114,992 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,548 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 112,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,074 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 93,936 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,781 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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VO61 OHG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VO61 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

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

Is VO61 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO61 OHG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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