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LJ11 DHK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,992 mi
Last recorded140,992 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 DHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 140,992 miles

Offside Rear lifting block missing

Pass 15 May 2025 130,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 120,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 109,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 101,549 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 94,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 88,154 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,753 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,618 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 59,052 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,921 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 12 May 2015 37,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,995 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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LJ11 DHK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LJ11 DHK, 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 LJ11 DHK registered?

LJ11 DHK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is LJ11 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ11 DHK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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