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KU11 OKR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,954 mi
Last recorded150,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 OKR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 150,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 145,314 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 137,641 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 137,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 128,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 117,986 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,481 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 110,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing One wheel bolt is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,265 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 58,261 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 OKR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU11 OKR, 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

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What year was KU11 OKR registered?

KU11 OKR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is KU11 OKR safe to buy?

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