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PS11 DEV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,145 mi
Last recorded194,145 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS11 DEV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 194,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 186,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall but not through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 186,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall but not through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 178,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 168,165 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 160,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 149,676 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 149,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 141,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area drive shaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 88,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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PS11 DEV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PS11 DEV, 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 PS11 DEV registered?

PS11 DEV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is PS11 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS11 DEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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