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VE11 ZTZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,142 mi
Last recorded201,142 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 ZTZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 201,142 miles

engine has a serious oil leak.

rear brake pads getting very low.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 176,278 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 176,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 151,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 132,927 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 14,488 miles

difficult to check all items plastic under trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,935 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 ZTZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VE11 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

VE11 ZTZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is VE11 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 ZTZ shows 7 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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