2011 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · XR04 AAR
2011 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 127,577 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XR04 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 127,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XR04 AAR 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 (XR04 AAR) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
XR04 AAR Mileage History
- 13/04/2022121,799 mi
- 05/06/2023123,331 mi+1,532 mi
- 27/05/2024125,313 mi+1,982 mi
- 03/06/2025126,131 mi+818 mi
- 29/06/2026127,577 mi+1,446 mi
Average of roughly 1,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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