2011 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · PW10 KEL
2011 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 131,833 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PW10 KEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 131,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PW10 KEL 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 (PW10 KEL) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PW10 KEL Mileage History
- 03/08/2023125,943 mi
- 07/08/2023125,951 mi+8 mi
- 17/07/2024128,295 mi+2,344 mi
- 21/07/2025131,833 mi+3,538 mi
- 25/07/2025131,833 mi
Average of roughly 2,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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