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EU11 ZCO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU11 ZCO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 93,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,032 miles

emission too clean to detect

Fail 18 Jan 2022 89,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

emission too clean to detect

Fail 22 Dec 2021 89,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,923 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to read smoke level

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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EU11 ZCO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU11 ZCO, 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 EU11 ZCO registered?

EU11 ZCO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is EU11 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU11 ZCO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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