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PF11 LWC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,133 mi
Last recorded169,133 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF11 LWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 169,133 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slightly oil leak

Pass 24 May 2025 155,377 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 142,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 140,609 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks in treads and slightly worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 6 May 2023 140,609 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks in treads and slightly worn outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,648 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 138,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,415 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 127,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 4 Mar 2017 89,180 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

requires tracking

Fail 15 Jan 2016 62,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

requires tracking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 32,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PF11 LWC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PF11 LWC, 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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PF11 LWC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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