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N555 SAV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,428 mi
Last recorded160,428 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 SAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 160,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 154,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 145,182 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 138,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 132,510 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,504 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 127,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 121,038 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 121,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 108,909 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,348 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,931 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,541 miles

Engine running roughly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N555 SAV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N555 SAV, 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 N555 SAV registered?

N555 SAV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is N555 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 SAV shows 14 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.

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