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PK11 VMP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,527 mi
Last recorded53,527 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 VMP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 53,527 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,272 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 52,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Air bag (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Air bag (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,211 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 50,209 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner tread close to structure being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner tread close to structure being exposed / also cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 47,119 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing / worn slightly on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner tread / also slightly worn / wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner tread / also wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2020 34,287 miles

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

Front Wipers starting to smear

under body shields fitted blocking view

under bonnet shields fitted blocking view

Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,738 miles

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

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

under body and under bonnets shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,422 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 21,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,051 miles

nsf tyre low tread on outer edge

nsr/osr tyres low tread on inner edges

osf tyre low tread on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,031 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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PK11 VMP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 PK11 VMP, 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 PK11 VMP registered?

PK11 VMP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is PK11 VMP safe to buy?

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