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EA11 VHD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,135 mi
Last recorded167,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VHD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 167,135 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 161,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 155,175 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 197,242 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 147,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 140,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,945 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,945 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,395 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,571 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,569 miles

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

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

service light on for brake fluid change

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,584 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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EA11 VHD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA11 VHD, 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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What year was EA11 VHD registered?

EA11 VHD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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