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W88 HED

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 HED
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 102,869 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 102,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,082 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 91,082 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 89,315 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 89,282 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 86,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 84,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,357 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R lamp unit damaged but no white light showing

Oil residue on n/s of engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 52,859 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R lamp unit damaged but no white light showing

Oil residue on n/s of engine

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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W88 HED is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 W88 HED, 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 W88 HED registered?

W88 HED is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is W88 HED safe to buy?

The MOT history for W88 HED 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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