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RK11 SFF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,551 mi
Last recorded127,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 SFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 127,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,465 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,789 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,500 miles

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

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))

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 28 Dec 2021 113,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre o/s/f outter edge, n/s/f inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,847 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,185 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,084 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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RK11 SFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RK11 SFF, 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 RK11 SFF registered?

RK11 SFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is RK11 SFF safe to buy?

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