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NA11 VFS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,019 mi
Last recorded133,019 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA11 VFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 133,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,967 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre tread edge bald

Slight play on front lower ball joints both sides

Fail 16 Aug 2023 104,967 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre tread edge bald

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Slight play on front lower ball joints both sides

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,885 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 94,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,041 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,752 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,788 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,611 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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NA11 VFS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NA11 VFS, 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

How do I check the history of NA11 VFS?

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What year was NA11 VFS registered?

NA11 VFS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2011.

Is NA11 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA11 VFS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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