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SA54 BOB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,903 mi
Last recorded160,903 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 BOB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 160,903 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 159,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 143,141 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 143,141 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 138,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 138,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 131,722 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 118,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer back (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,141 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,000 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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SA54 BOB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA54 BOB, 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 SA54 BOB registered?

SA54 BOB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is SA54 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA54 BOB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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