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LX11 FUV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,703 mi
Last recorded144,703 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 FUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 144,703 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 144,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,095 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,797 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 May 2019 99,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 94,048 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 11 May 2018 94,048 miles

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

emissions not detected

Fail 15 Mar 2018 93,481 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

rear brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,951 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LX11 FUV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX11 FUV, 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 LX11 FUV registered?

LX11 FUV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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