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LS11 UFX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,693 mi
Last recorded155,693 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 UFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 155,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 147,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 140,384 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 140,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 133,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 129,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,955 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 124,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2019 120,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Slight play in lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Slight play in lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,991 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads starting to get low

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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LS11 UFX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS11 UFX, 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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What year was LS11 UFX registered?

LS11 UFX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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