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VK11 ZXM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

250,203 mi
Last recorded250,203 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 ZXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 250,203 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 3 Oct 2017 136,604 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 136,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 125,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 117,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 107,850 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,180 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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VK11 ZXM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 VK11 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

VK11 ZXM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 ZXM 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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