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FP11 ZFD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,371 mi
Last recorded204,371 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 204,371 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 195,754 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 195,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 189,058 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 283,375 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 283,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 272,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 160,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 147,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 139,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 129,381 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre & DEEP CUTS EVIDENT ()

Offside Rear deep cuts evident in tyre

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 129,276 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 733,729 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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FP11 ZFD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZFD, 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 FP11 ZFD registered?

FP11 ZFD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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