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FD11 FWA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,691 mi
Last recorded139,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 FWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,691 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 139,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,282 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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FD11 FWA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD11 FWA, 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 FD11 FWA registered?

FD11 FWA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is FD11 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD11 FWA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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