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P3 LRO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,968 mi
Last recorded91,968 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 LRO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,968 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,586 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,468 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 36,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 28,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P3 LRO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P3 LRO, 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 P3 LRO registered?

P3 LRO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is P3 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 LRO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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