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LC11 RYW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,312 mi
Last recorded136,312 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 RYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 136,312 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 136,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 131,767 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 131,767 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 123,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 May 2021 116,156 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 110,592 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UINDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 7 May 2020 110,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AND MAIN BEAM INOP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UINDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 May 2019 102,497 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 93,606 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 83,901 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 83,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,157 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2015 66,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 54,063 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

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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LC11 RYW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC11 RYW, 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 LC11 RYW registered?

LC11 RYW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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The MOT history for LC11 RYW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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