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VE11 EFN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,294 mi
Last recorded101,294 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 EFN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre IS a run flat, others are conventional tyres.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre is NOT a run flat

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 101,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Front outer lower ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,512 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 57,512 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,864 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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VE11 EFN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE11 EFN, 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 VE11 EFN registered?

VE11 EFN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is VE11 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 EFN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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