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SD11 AHK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,970 mi
Last recorded153,970 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 AHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 153,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 153,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.31mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 129,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.31mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,254 miles

Front disks pitted on inner edge

Offside Front tyre feathered on outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,252 miles

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

Front disks pitted on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,610 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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SD11 AHK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD11 AHK, 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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SD11 AHK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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