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S888 JTH

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 JTH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 155,149 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 155,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 150,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 141,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,072 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 104,955 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,611 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 98,611 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,622 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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S888 JTH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S888 JTH, 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 S888 JTH registered?

S888 JTH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is S888 JTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 JTH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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