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LP11 XET

2011 BMW 5 Series

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,949 mi
Last recorded77,949 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 XET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 74,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,473 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))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,359 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,597 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,971 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,048 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 23,337 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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LP11 XET is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LP11 XET, 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 LP11 XET?

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What year was LP11 XET registered?

LP11 XET is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is LP11 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP11 XET shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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