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DG11 SLZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,668 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 92,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 92,325 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,456 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 69,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 65,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18/99y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,223 miles

child seat fitted to passangers side front

windscreen damaged [chiped]

Fail 25 Nov 2017 51,183 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted to passangers side front

windscreen damaged [chiped]

Pass 19 Nov 2016 44,469 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 44,464 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,262 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pads warning lamp on

Pass 16 May 2013 13,728 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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DG11 SLZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG11 SLZ, 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 DG11 SLZ registered?

DG11 SLZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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