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LD11 GWW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

272,326 mi
Last recorded272,326 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 GWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 272,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welding repair. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing has damage.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welding to alloy. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g / box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 246,043 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 135,562 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 123,636 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 123,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft slightly out to the position where should be

Pass 6 Jun 2020 159,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 155,398 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 155,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 134,792 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 134,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2017 133,366 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,123 miles

all ball joints have slight play-rack play-wishbone bushes perished

front pads worn close to 1.5mm-rear discs wearing thin

rear pads worn low-n/s/f cv boot deteriated-o/s/f rack boot deteriated

wipers smearing

Pass 23 May 2015 112,425 miles

front pads worn low-n/s/f tyre on limit-o/s/f lower rear ball joint slight lift

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,079 miles

o/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

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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LD11 GWW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD11 GWW, 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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LD11 GWW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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