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FP11 LZW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,210 mi
Last recorded118,210 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 LZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 61,101 miles

.......Thanx 4visiting us......

Play noted in n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm ball-joints (when lifting)

Fail 29 May 2014 61,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

.......Thanx 4visiting us......

Play noted in n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm ball-joints (when lifting)

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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FP11 LZW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP11 LZW, 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 FP11 LZW registered?

FP11 LZW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is FP11 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP11 LZW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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