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LM11 NNV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,811 mi
Last recorded178,811 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 NNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 178,811 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 171,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 162,998 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 162,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 155,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 131,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2017 120,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge"s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 120,510 miles

Central Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge"s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Jun 2016 108,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 77,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R suspension bump stop torn.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 77,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R suspension bump stop torn.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM11 NNV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM11 NNV, 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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LM11 NNV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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