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MT11 FMJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

200,937 mi
Last recorded200,937 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 FMJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 200,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 182,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 174,589 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 164,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 149,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,222 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear shocker has minimal damping at full extension

n/s/f inner wheel rim bent

Fail 31 May 2017 94,296 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear shocker has minimal damping at full extension

n/s/f inner wheel rim bent

Pass 31 May 2016 90,734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,374 miles

Emmisions too clean to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,630 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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MT11 FMJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MT11 FMJ, 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 MT11 FMJ registered?

MT11 FMJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is MT11 FMJ safe to buy?

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