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VK11 LFJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,159 mi
Last recorded204,159 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 204,159 miles

Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield slightly loose

Fail 21 Feb 2023 204,156 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield slightly loose

Pass 8 Oct 2021 184,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 158,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 148,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,943 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges, nearside front wearing low.

Pass 17 Apr 2017 134,114 miles

rear brake discs wearing thin-x2 rear tyres worn low-rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2016 129,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VK11 LFJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK11 LFJ, 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 VK11 LFJ registered?

VK11 LFJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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