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N121 BUL

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,659 mi
Last recorded125,659 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 BUL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 125,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 125,659 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 81,046 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,377 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 55,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 48,424 miles

Small crack in centre of windscreen, not effecting the drivers view of the road.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,828 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,666 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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N121 BUL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N121 BUL, 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 N121 BUL registered?

N121 BUL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is N121 BUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 BUL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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