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AF11 LUD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,026 mi
Last recorded145,026 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LUD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 145,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 144,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 143,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projected beam image in poor intensity (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre main tread /marked ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire very low to tread /bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all on the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,219 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 86,830 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,082 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 LUD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUD, 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 AF11 LUD registered?

AF11 LUD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is AF11 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 LUD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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