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S7 FYS

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,784 mi
Last recorded122,784 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 FYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 122,784 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,181 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,066 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,058 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrasy fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,670 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 86,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play when the vehicle is in a raised/ jacked position only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play when the vehicle is in a raised/ jacked position only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,886 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,606 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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S7 FYS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S7 FYS, 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 S7 FYS registered?

S7 FYS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is S7 FYS safe to buy?

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