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MF11 XGV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,810 mi
Last recorded134,810 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 XGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 134,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 126,610 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 126,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 126,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 114,605 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 114,268 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,303 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 103,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,474 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 102,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,754 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 94,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,206 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 73,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,610 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer tread 245/45/18

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 33,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 XGV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

MF11 XGV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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