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FY11 FFU

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,708 mi
Last recorded109,708 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 FFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,708 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 94,663 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2022 80,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,499 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 58,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,476 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,835 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,210 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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FY11 FFU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY11 FFU, 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

How do I check the history of FY11 FFU?

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What year was FY11 FFU registered?

FY11 FFU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is FY11 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 FFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY11 FFU have outstanding finance?

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