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X19 MGL

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX19 MGL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 139,261 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,780 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,233 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 100,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 99,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and distorted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Slight body damage.

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 1 Mar 2018 75,944 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,400 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,407 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 42,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,535 miles

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

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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X19 MGL 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 72.7%.

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 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 X19 MGL, 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 X19 MGL registered?

X19 MGL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is X19 MGL safe to buy?

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