2011 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · K6 OLC
2011 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 187,780 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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K6 OLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 187,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K6 OLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 5 Series (K6 OLC) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K6 OLC Mileage History
- 07/03/2023156,605 mi
- 20/02/2024166,260 mi+9,655 mi
- 18/02/2025176,958 mi+10,698 mi
- 26/02/2026187,740 mi+10,782 mi
- 27/02/2026187,780 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 10,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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