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HV11 UGC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,879 mi
Last recorded162,879 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 UGC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,879 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 162,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 150,187 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 150,186 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,174 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HV11 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

HV11 UGC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is HV11 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 UGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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