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SB61 TXH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 TXH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,416 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,768 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Dec 2014 32,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2014 32,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SB61 TXH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB61 TXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB61 TXH?

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What year was SB61 TXH registered?

SB61 TXH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is SB61 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 TXH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB61 TXH have outstanding finance?

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