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E19 LMS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,387 mi
Last recorded149,387 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 LMS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 149,387 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 134,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 128,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,769 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,673 miles

Emissions not detected by smokehead meter

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (275/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 100,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,430 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 92,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,116 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,310 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,310 miles

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

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

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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E19 LMS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E19 LMS, 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 E19 LMS registered?

E19 LMS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is E19 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 LMS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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