BMW 5 SERIES VK61NVU has 16 MOTs

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This 2011 BMW 5 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 125,663 miles 12 months ago on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 11:23.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Thursday 12th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

VK61NVU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 2026125,663 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202412TH NOVEMBER 2025108,014 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20243RD SEPTEMBER 2025105,556 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Nearside & Offside Front Lower / Rear Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED28TH AUGUST 2024105,333 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Nearside & Offside Front Lower / Rear Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20239TH NOVEMBER 202496,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20229TH NOVEMBER 202387,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Len’s Condensation Build Up
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Lower/ Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Lower/ Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202111TH DECEMBER 202278,950 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 202178,950 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. PRS - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202011TH DECEMBER 202169,390 MI
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 202069,328 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20195TH DECEMBER 202062,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED13TH JUNE 201812TH JUNE 201952,118 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED13TH JUNE 201712TH JUNE 201844,048 MI
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20167TH DECEMBER 201736,404 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20157TH DECEMBER 201631,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 201531,730 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK61NVU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

VK61NVU MOT Comments

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VK61NVU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 125,663 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,976 miles

VK61NVU FAQs

This Bmw 5 Series with registration VK61NVU was manufactured on Friday 23rd September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 125,663 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,976 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Bmw 5 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK61NVU has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 5 Series has had 26 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 5 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does VK61NVU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 VK61NVU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK61NVU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 VK61NVU does have Tax. Read more

When does VK61NVU Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK61NVU will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK61NVU MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK61NVU will expire in 1 month on Thursday 12th November 2026. Read more

When did VK61NVU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK61NVU was on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 11:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK61NVU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VK61NVU we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK61NVU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VK61NVU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK61NVU?

VK61NVU is registered as a 2011 Bmw 5 Series. Read more

How many miles has VK61NVU done?

The odometer reading for VK61NVU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 125,663 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,976 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK61NVU?

The vehicle VK61NVU was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 23rd September 2011. Read more

What colour is VK61NVU?

The official colour of VK61NVU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VK61NVU have?

VK61NVU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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