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FG11 ZFR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,048 mi
Last recorded191,048 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 ZFR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 191,048 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2023 175,574 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 175,564 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 162,121 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean - limit 0.57

Pass 10 Apr 2021 154,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,906 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,987 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 137,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 133,696 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 122,994 miles

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

both front tyres wearing off on edges

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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FG11 ZFR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG11 ZFR, 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 FG11 ZFR registered?

FG11 ZFR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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