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MF11 VDC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,516 mi
Last recorded133,516 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 VDC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,516 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 128,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 123,673 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 123,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,330 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 103,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,914 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,914 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 84,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,555 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,801 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 60,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,569 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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MF11 VDC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF11 VDC, 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 MF11 VDC registered?

MF11 VDC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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