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EX61 SWK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SWK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,549 miles

Undertray's fitted obscuring vision.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,453 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,066 miles

Front windscreen has large crack in swept area

Fail 6 Nov 2014 35,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front windscreen has large crack in swept area

Nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

Osr tyre has cut in tread

Osr tyre worn close to legal limit

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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EX61 SWK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX61 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX61 SWK?

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What year was EX61 SWK registered?

EX61 SWK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is EX61 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 SWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX61 SWK have outstanding finance?

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