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OU11 XMH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,329 mi
Last recorded175,329 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 XMH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 175,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 159,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 146,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 115,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,708 miles

Windscreen cracked although not in the driver view of the road

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen cracked although not in the driver view of the road

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,394 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,168 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 58,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,171 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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OU11 XMH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OU11 XMH, 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 OU11 XMH registered?

OU11 XMH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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