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EY11 VLW

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,217 mi
Last recorded135,217 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 VLW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 135,217 miles

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2022 135,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2021 123,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,063 miles

Uneven wear on brake pads across rear axle

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,641 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 95,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear outer and inner treads

Offside Front tyre very worn inner and outer treads

Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,196 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 64,093 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EY11 VLW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY11 VLW, 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 EY11 VLW registered?

EY11 VLW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is EY11 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY11 VLW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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