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SB11 TZL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,919 mi
Last recorded123,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 TZL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 123,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces have very slight rust marks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 123,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces have very slight rust marks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front floor pan cover are slight loose, clips missing

Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,495 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 84,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,932 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 60,445 miles

Interior mirror missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres tracking on inner edge

nail in o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,165 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2015 34,165 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,259 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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SB11 TZL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB11 TZL, 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 SB11 TZL registered?

SB11 TZL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2011.

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The MOT history for SB11 TZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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