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KM11 VHL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,246 mi
Last recorded148,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM11 VHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 148,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 142,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

crack in zone A of front windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 14 Feb 2025 142,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

crack in zone A of front windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Apr 2024 138,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front windscreen has chip but not in the drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Apr 2024 138,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front windscreen has chip but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Apr 2023 133,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear axle bushes slightly split x 3

Fail 11 Apr 2023 133,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear axle bushes slightly split x 3

Pass 13 Apr 2022 130,144 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front windscreen washers would benefit from new pump

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated reward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 125,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front rear suspension arm ball joint cover twisted

Fail 13 Apr 2021 125,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front rear suspension arm ball joint cover twisted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads 3-4mm

Nearside Front central suspension arm ball joint cover twisted

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

Rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,695 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres deteriorated

both front discs slightly worn

both front tyres tapering on outer edges

both rear discs slightly worn

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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KM11 VHL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM11 VHL, 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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KM11 VHL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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