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AO11 VTE

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,953 mi
Last recorded182,953 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 VTE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 182,953 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 182,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 171,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 171,340 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 -45 X 17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 153,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,538 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,220 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,787 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 99,811 miles

TPMS showing fault (pre 2012 car)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 99,751 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

TPMS showing fault (pre 2012 car)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,849 miles

park brake effort at nearside was low but overall performance sufficient.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 50,875 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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AO11 VTE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO11 VTE, 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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AO11 VTE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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