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PY11 CMU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 CMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,935 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Fail 4 Dec 2025 86,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2024 84,392 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 82,084 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 82,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,656 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 77,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,486 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 74,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,475 miles

engine cover,under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2019 72,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wearing low

engine cover,under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,248 miles

engine cover and under-tray fitted cannot inspect some components.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 67,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under-tray fitted cannot inspect some components.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,277 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,144 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,719 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 52,719 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,320 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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PY11 CMU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PY11 CMU, 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 PY11 CMU registered?

PY11 CMU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 June 2011.

Is PY11 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY11 CMU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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