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A3 NMB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NMB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,503 miles

Emissions not Detected

Front Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 46,207 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)

Pass 30 May 2017 40,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 33,372 miles

Front windscreen wipers are slightly worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,484 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges!

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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A3 NMB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 NMB, 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 A3 NMB registered?

A3 NMB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is A3 NMB safe to buy?

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