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M17 LOY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,412 mi
Last recorded44,412 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 LOY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,412 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 39,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 36,444 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 36,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,396 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,102 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,064 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,358 miles

Cannot inspect under bonnet due to engine gaurds.

Cannot inspect underside of vehicle properly due to splash gaurds.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,553 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,697 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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M17 LOY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M17 LOY, 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 M17 LOY registered?

M17 LOY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is M17 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 LOY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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