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DF11 DYJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,440 mi
Last recorded154,440 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 DYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 154,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 145,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 139,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,343 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 109,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 99,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,512 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,598 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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DF11 DYJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DF11 DYJ, 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

How do I check the history of DF11 DYJ?

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What year was DF11 DYJ registered?

DF11 DYJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is DF11 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF11 DYJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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