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HV11 LXJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,556 mi
Last recorded130,556 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 122,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2017 114,808 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 114,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 106,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 96,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,064 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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HV11 LXJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV11 LXJ, 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 HV11 LXJ registered?

HV11 LXJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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