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FV11 FSF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,020 mi
Last recorded168,020 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FSF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 168,020 miles

Front undertray damaged and not fully secure

Nearside Front fuel pipes/filter not fully secure

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 161,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear input shaft on diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 153,663 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate cable tied to track rod end

Pass 22 Jun 2023 147,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor disconnected

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 140,097 miles

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

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDOWS (3.2 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY FITTED CANT INSPECT ALL TESTBLE ITEMS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 114,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 100,917 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 90,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,749 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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FV11 FSF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 FV11 FSF, 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 FV11 FSF registered?

FV11 FSF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is FV11 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 FSF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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