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LIL 7908

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,240 mi
Last recorded126,240 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7908
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 126,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 120,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 115,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 106,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 98,094 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,679 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 91,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,673 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both lower (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both towards borderline (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,215 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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LIL 7908 is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LIL 7908, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIL 7908 registered?

LIL 7908 is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is LIL 7908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 7908 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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