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VU11 HDF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,397 mi
Last recorded155,397 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 HDF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 155,397 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 151,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 144,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 137,962 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 137,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 132,422 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 132,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 115,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,376 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 108,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,346 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 75,328 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU11 HDF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU11 HDF, 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 VU11 HDF registered?

VU11 HDF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is VU11 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 HDF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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