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MV11 UKY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,561 mi
Last recorded82,561 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 UKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 82,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 71,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 67,140 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 61,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,495 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread starting to cut 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 46,241 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 45,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,205 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,182 miles

both front tyres bald on outer shoulders

both rear tyres balding on inner shoulders

drivers wiper starting to smear

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 UKY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MV11 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

MV11 UKY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is MV11 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV11 UKY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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