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L5 DVM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,203 mi
Last recorded161,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 DVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 161,203 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 157,465 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 153,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 149,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 144,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly- close to limit central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly- close to limit central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 144,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly- close to limit central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly- close to limit central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 140,324 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,502 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,980 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 111,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,508 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit b0th (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,820 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 92,819 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower arm balljoints excessive play.(rear of 2) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,057 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 64,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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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L5 DVM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L5 DVM, 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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L5 DVM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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