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A9 AUS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (28 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.6%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AUS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

28 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 98,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 95,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 95,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,425 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,897 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,512 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 53,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,752 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 6 Dec 2019 75,546 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Washers are poor in operation.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 36,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,560 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 33,891 miles

Various cuts in the sidewall ,osf & osr tyre no cords or ply exposed

Pass 8 Dec 2017 31,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,717 miles

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 28 Aug 2014 18,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,117 miles

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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A9 AUS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.6%.

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 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 A9 AUS, 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

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What year was A9 AUS registered?

A9 AUS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is A9 AUS safe to buy?

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