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DE10 MAL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,769 mi
Last recorded99,769 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 MAL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 93,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 89,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Moisture in headlamp not affecting the pattern

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 16 Nov 2019 89,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Moisture in headlamp not affecting the pattern

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 17 Nov 2018 82,086 miles

Offside Rear Inner wire fouling on road wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2018 82,086 miles

Offside Rear Inner wire fouling on road wheel

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,167 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted Both (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,894 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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DE10 MAL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE10 MAL, 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 DE10 MAL registered?

DE10 MAL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is DE10 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE10 MAL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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