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DY11 LUD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,931 mi
Last recorded140,931 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 LUD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 140,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 136,843 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 133,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,116 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 126,110 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 88,832 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 68,334 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 68,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,428 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LUD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY11 LUD, 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

How do I check the history of DY11 LUD?

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What year was DY11 LUD registered?

DY11 LUD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is DY11 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 LUD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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