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RE11 RKY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,769 mi
Last recorded133,769 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 RKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 133,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,995 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front zero mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 112,000 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 111,999 miles

Brake drum back plate insecure offside front (1.1.14 (d))

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

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 100,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 93,540 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 93,474 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,283 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 88,283 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 83,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear zero mm on inner edge centre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 76,585 miles

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

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

fuel smell engine bay, under tray wet, covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 69,035 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 69,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,796 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,795 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,189 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 41,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,332 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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RE11 RKY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE11 RKY, 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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RE11 RKY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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