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DY11 FNS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,612 mi
Last recorded205,612 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 FNS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 205,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WEARING CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (RECOMEND TO CHANGE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 186,825 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 186,825 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2023 168,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x child seats fitted ()

Pass 18 Apr 2022 150,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 143,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 129,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2019 127,044 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 127,044 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 122,807 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 121,424 miles

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)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2016 117,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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DY11 FNS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 DY11 FNS, 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 DY11 FNS registered?

DY11 FNS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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The MOT history for DY11 FNS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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