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LK11 NKO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,257 mi
Last recorded142,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK11 NKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 142,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2024 137,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 130,246 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,923 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,003 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 115,848 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 104,169 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 100,355 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 90,263 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 90,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 78,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 78,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 63,955 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 63,952 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LK11 NKO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LK11 NKO, 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 LK11 NKO registered?

LK11 NKO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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