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DU11 KJA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,926 mi
Last recorded154,926 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 KJA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 154,926 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

both front tyres wearing low on shoulders

Coolant leak engine bat & knocking noise from gearbox ???& engine area ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,822 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 136,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 120,467 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 119,050 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 118,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,803 miles

Nearside Front worn on outter worn

Offside Front tyre worn on outter worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 87,518 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014
Fail 9 Apr 2014 74,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,597 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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DU11 KJA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU11 KJA, 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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DU11 KJA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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