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RF11 ARO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,715 mi
Last recorded139,715 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 ARO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 139,715 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,478 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 105,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 98,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,854 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,506 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,928 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of prescribed areas.

Fail 20 Aug 2016 60,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of prescribed areas.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,926 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,798 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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RF11 ARO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 RF11 ARO, 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 RF11 ARO registered?

RF11 ARO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is RF11 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF11 ARO 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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