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LD11 UTL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,498 mi
Last recorded236,498 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 UTL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 236,498 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 236,494 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 229,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 229,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 226,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 216,318 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 189,808 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 155,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 129,897 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,626 miles

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 UTL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LD11 UTL, 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 LD11 UTL registered?

LD11 UTL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 April 2011.

Is LD11 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD11 UTL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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