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S7 DYK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,281 mi
Last recorded161,281 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 DYK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 161,281 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 161,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 155,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 146,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 117,763 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))

Pass 5 May 2021 110,997 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 97,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,461 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,022 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,127 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,127 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,749 miles

N/S/F tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,448 miles

offside front tyre getting low on tread

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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S7 DYK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S7 DYK, 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

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What year was S7 DYK registered?

S7 DYK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is S7 DYK safe to buy?

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