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LE08 EBB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,191 mi
Last recorded209,191 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 EBB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 209,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray

Fail 12 Sep 2025 209,191 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray

Pass 2 Sep 2024 204,347 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 12 Sep 2023 198,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

under tray + plastic covers fitted underbody

Fail 12 Sep 2023 198,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under tray + plastic covers fitted underbody

Pass 27 Jul 2022 191,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 180,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 155,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,014 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner and outer disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH rear seats

Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner and outer disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH rear seats

Pass 31 May 2018 88,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 85,736 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions to low to activate smokemeter

engine covers and under trays fitted

no post code on reg plates

Pass 28 May 2016 123,647 miles

underside covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 111,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,289 miles

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

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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LE08 EBB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LE08 EBB, 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 LE08 EBB registered?

LE08 EBB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 July 2011.

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