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N7 UTR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

252,711 mi
Last recorded252,711 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 UTR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 252,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 236,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 221,547 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 207,845 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY DAMAGE.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 182,065 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 181,327 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 160,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 160,752 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 137,641 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 137,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,824 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 86,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,540 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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N7 UTR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N7 UTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N7 UTR registered?

N7 UTR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is N7 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 UTR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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