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SA11 AKN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,297 mi
Last recorded121,297 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 AKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 116,466 miles

BOOT NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 116,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOOT NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm, worn bald on edges. 245/45R18 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, has non repairable puncture on inner edge. 275/40R18 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm, worn on inner edge. 245/45R18 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. 275/40R18 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Halo LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm, worn bald on edges. 245/45R18 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, has non repairable puncture on inner edge. 275/40R18 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm, worn on inner edge. 245/45R18 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. 275/40R18 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 100,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,914 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 96,914 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,669 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,158 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,702 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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SA11 AKN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA11 AKN, 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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SA11 AKN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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