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OO08 SUM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,694 mi
Last recorded77,694 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 SUM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 77,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,212 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,871 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,117 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 39,117 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,054 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,834 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,115 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,844 miles

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

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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OO08 SUM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OO08 SUM, 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 OO08 SUM registered?

OO08 SUM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is OO08 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO08 SUM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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