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AF11 LNT

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

342,753 mi
Last recorded342,753 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LNT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 342,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Feb 2026 342,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 324,002 miles

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wire snapped (new brakes)

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 302,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 284,836 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 261,365 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 237,326 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 237,326 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 194,543 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 194,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 159,944 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 159,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 147,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 147,104 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 129,209 miles

front brake pads appear slightly low on inners, vehicle fitted with wear sensors

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,812 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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AF11 LNT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF11 LNT, 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 AF11 LNT registered?

AF11 LNT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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