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ACK 2Y

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,069 mi
Last recorded123,069 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 2Y
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 123,069 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,279 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING UNDER PLASTIC COVERING

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/S REAR TYRE HAS ZERO TREAD ON EDGES AND SOFT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND HAVE SLIGHT FLICKER

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 100,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f/ bottom ball joint boots twisted

rear anti-roll bar component has a fluid leak

Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,857 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f/ bottom ball joint boots twisted

rear anti-roll bar component has a fluid leak

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,274 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,826 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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ACK 2Y is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ACK 2Y, 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 ACK 2Y registered?

ACK 2Y is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is ACK 2Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACK 2Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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