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5 DPN

2011 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,257 mi
Last recorded47,257 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 13033,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DPN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 47,257 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 47,256 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 44,127 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))

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

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))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,758 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,474 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2020 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through on inner edge and cords/structure exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,881 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,675 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,521 miles

Both rear tyres are low of tread

Chip in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,044 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2014 16,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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5 DPN is a 2011 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 33,331 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 DPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 130 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5 DPN is a 2011 BMW 130, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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