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P17 SJD

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,106 mi
Last recorded140,106 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 SJD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 140,106 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 140,106 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And on 2,8 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,853 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 126,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,013 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,127 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars also no tread inner edge

offside rear tyre on tread wear bars

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,062 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,899 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,743 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,446 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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P17 SJD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P17 SJD, 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 P17 SJD registered?

P17 SJD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is P17 SJD safe to buy?

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