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VN11 ZCE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,716 mi
Last recorded155,716 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 ZCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 155,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 155,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 151,702 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 139,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,539 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 82,594 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 27 May 2015 82,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,544 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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VN11 ZCE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN11 ZCE, 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.

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What year was VN11 ZCE registered?

VN11 ZCE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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