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AV11 LOA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,247 mi
Last recorded157,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 LOA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 157,247 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 157,245 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 144,859 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 117,164 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 117,159 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,058 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,279 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,279 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 67,365 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,731 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 54,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,541 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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AV11 LOA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 AV11 LOA, 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 AV11 LOA registered?

AV11 LOA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is AV11 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV11 LOA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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