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KU11 KWA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

184,155 mi
Last recorded184,155 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 KWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 184,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 173,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 160,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 146,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 134,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 107,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 100,511 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 98,773 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 16 Dec 2017 98,727 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 84,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,596 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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KU11 KWA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KU11 KWA, 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 KU11 KWA registered?

KU11 KWA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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