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VO61 OHH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,031 mi
Last recorded171,031 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 OHH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 171,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 151,269 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 122,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2018 110,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 97,262 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,099 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 90,091 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,118 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OHH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OHH, 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 OHH registered?

VO61 OHH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is VO61 OHH safe to buy?

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