2011 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · VU11 NPP
2011 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 208,523 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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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VU11 NPP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 208,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU11 NPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 5 Series (VU11 NPP) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
VU11 NPP Mileage History
- 16/08/2022192,488 mi
- 16/08/2022192,488 mi
- 15/08/2023199,590 mi+7,102 mi
- 19/09/2024208,523 mi+8,933 mi
Average of roughly 7,657 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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