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MV11 BOU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,249 mi
Last recorded148,249 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 BOU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 148,249 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 148,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,746 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 135,743 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 134,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn Also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 125,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,024 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,095 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,095 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 94,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer side tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,019 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,155 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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MV11 BOU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV11 BOU, 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 MV11 BOU registered?

MV11 BOU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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The MOT history for MV11 BOU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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