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LO11 XNY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 XNY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,886 miles

Central Rear Registration plate slightly discoloured

Fail 18 May 2026 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Wing side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 May 2025 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 Run Flat Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 245/40/18 Run Flat Tyres

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 Run Flat Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 77,085 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 72,575 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 72,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 68,852 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 68,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2021 66,705 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 63,981 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 58,973 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,022 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 53,022 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,707 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 44,707 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,244 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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LO11 XNY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LO11 XNY, 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 LO11 XNY?

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What year was LO11 XNY registered?

LO11 XNY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 August 2011.

Is LO11 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO11 XNY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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