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VU61 UFH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 131,379 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 129,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 128,270 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 128,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,098 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on minimum depth! (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 109,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 100,068 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad tell tale wire boken

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

bnrake pad warning light on

Fail 21 May 2020 100,068 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad tell tale wire boken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

bnrake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Dec 2018 66,931 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,302 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,301 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,094 miles

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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 UFH 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 78.6%.

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 VU61 UFH, 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 VU61 UFH registered?

VU61 UFH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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