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DN11 TKC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,443 mi
Last recorded172,443 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 TKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 172,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 165,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 159,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 153,180 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 144,257 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 136,544 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 127,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 122,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 122,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,655 miles

both front wipers are smearing

emissions are too low to test

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,766 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,034 miles

Emissions too low to register a reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions too low to register a reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre inner edge very close to wearing through

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TKC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TKC, 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

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What year was DN11 TKC registered?

DN11 TKC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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