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KV11 KUA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 KUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 124,244 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 124,244 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 120,469 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 120,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wiper blades leaving slight smear

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

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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KV11 KUA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV11 KUA, 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 KV11 KUA registered?

KV11 KUA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is KV11 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 KUA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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