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LL60 VDK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL60 VDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 115,550 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 115,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 102,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 96,959 miles

Central Rear Lower differantial leaking

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose sticky mirror fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

both front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2023 91,534 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining possibly fallen off (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2022 88,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 75,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 70,414 miles

Both side front wipers poor

Engine cover&under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,436 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,736 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,511 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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LL60 VDK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 LL60 VDK, 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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LL60 VDK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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