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DN11 MFK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

213,288 mi
Last recorded213,288 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 MFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 213,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 204,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 196,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 185,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 176,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 164,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of most underbody components

Fail 16 Oct 2020 164,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of most underbody components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and heavy bald on inside edge, with several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2019 129,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and heavy bald on inside edge, with several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,438 miles

surface corrosion is forming on the inner faces of the front brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,438 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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DN11 MFK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN11 MFK, 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 DN11 MFK registered?

DN11 MFK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is DN11 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN11 MFK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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