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ML11 VME

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,387 mi
Last recorded176,387 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 VME
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 176,387 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 162,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 151,472 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 151,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,691 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 129,453 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 112,155 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 111,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,176 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 14 May 2014 83,692 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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ML11 VME is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML11 VME, 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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ML11 VME is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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