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A51 MMX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,483 mi
Last recorded167,483 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 MMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 167,483 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 158,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 144,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 144,559 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 135,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 114,587 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 114,587 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,668 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror glass broken non obligatory

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,075 miles

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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A51 MMX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A51 MMX, 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.

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What year was A51 MMX registered?

A51 MMX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is A51 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A51 MMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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