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FN11 XZP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 XZP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 84,258 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 84,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 82,598 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2024 82,596 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 81,338 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 81,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/b works 2 times then n/side stays on low setting not work consistently (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 78,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 73,744 miles

Both rear tyres low in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from rear differential seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 73,433 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres low in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from rear differential seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 68,309 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear differential bush worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2020 68,309 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM Remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential bush worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2019 63,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2019 63,379 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,166 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 44,450 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 44,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 26,753 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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FN11 XZP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN11 XZP, 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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FN11 XZP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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