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AD11 FLK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

221,678 mi
Last recorded221,678 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 FLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 221,678 miles

All four brake discs corroded, will likely clean up with continued use (presenter advises vehicle has been standing)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 221,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All four brake discs corroded, will likely clean up with continued use (presenter advises vehicle has been standing)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 221,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2021 212,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 199,097 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 198,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 171,016 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 170,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 134,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,801 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,465 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,465 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshener hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AD11 FLK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD11 FLK, 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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AD11 FLK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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