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RY54 MCM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,230 mi
Last recorded129,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 MCM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 129,230 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL

Fail 27 Jun 2026 129,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shock absorber bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 120,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 120,338 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 114,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,001 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,960 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 75,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,956 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,279 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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RY54 MCM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RY54 MCM, 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 RY54 MCM registered?

RY54 MCM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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