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SL11 FFE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,473 mi
Last recorded82,473 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 FFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,846 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 75,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,539 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,015 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 61,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 42,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,952 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades smearing slighty

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SL11 FFE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL11 FFE, 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 SL11 FFE registered?

SL11 FFE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is SL11 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL11 FFE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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