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AV11 VMG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,808 mi
Last recorded81,808 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,808 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 79,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,208 miles

Both front tyres feathering tread, nearside front low on the outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2022 74,047 miles

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

Nearside front tyre low on extreme outer edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,514 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 54,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 47,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 31,457 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 25,147 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 VMG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

AV11 VMG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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