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VU61 OEW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,955 mi
Last recorded113,955 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Apr 2025 100,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Apr 2025 100,102 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,166 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,472 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 22 Apr 2022 64,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,679 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 3 Aug 2018 38,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,468 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,322 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)

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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VU61 OEW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU61 OEW, 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

How do I check the history of VU61 OEW?

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What year was VU61 OEW registered?

VU61 OEW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is VU61 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 OEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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