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LN11 RUY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,745 mi
Last recorded136,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN11 RUY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 131,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 118,298 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2022 118,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 109,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,323 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 82,927 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,859 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,986 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm time of test

Offside Front tyre 3mm time of test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2016 62,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 55,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,695 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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LN11 RUY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LN11 RUY, 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

How do I check the history of LN11 RUY?

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What year was LN11 RUY registered?

LN11 RUY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is LN11 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN11 RUY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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