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SD11 ZVO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ZVO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,767 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 106,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AXLE AND 43% IMBALANCE O/S SLOW TO OPERATE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT AXLE BOTH SIDES MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,315 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,311 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,608 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit 225/55/17

Winter tyres fitted to all 4 wheels 225/55/17

Pass 6 May 2015 47,060 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 35,407 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 35,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 ZVO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZVO, 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 SD11 ZVO registered?

SD11 ZVO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is SD11 ZVO safe to buy?

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