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MF11 ZFU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,079 mi
Last recorded130,079 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 130,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 125,648 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,747 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 90,577 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 90,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,059 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,130 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 56,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 ZFU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF11 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

MF11 ZFU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is MF11 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF11 ZFU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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