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SD61 FCL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,432 mi
Last recorded118,432 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 FCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 118,432 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 118,432 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 110,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,126 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 102,125 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing interior rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 275 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 91,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 275 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn right to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn right to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,878 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 75,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,583 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 56,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,445 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 44,445 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 26 Jun 2015 31,905 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,132 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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SD61 FCL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD61 FCL, 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 SD61 FCL registered?

SD61 FCL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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