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FL11 NLZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,929 mi
Last recorded178,929 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 NLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 178,929 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 166,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,784 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 146,886 miles

Rear differential has oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 132,425 miles

Rear Transfer box has oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 120,141 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top(windscreen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted Light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,993 miles

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

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

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Jun 2018 92,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 67,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 58,244 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 45,992 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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FL11 NLZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL11 NLZ, 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 FL11 NLZ registered?

FL11 NLZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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