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P4 XCB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,086 mi
Last recorded148,086 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 XCB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 148,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 143,189 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 133,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 133,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 121,312 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 111,379 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,249 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P4 XCB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P4 XCB, 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 P4 XCB registered?

P4 XCB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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