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SD61 SNF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,735 mi
Last recorded112,735 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 SNF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 112,735 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 112,728 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,723 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 94,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight beam image

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and screw ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,162 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 82,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,731 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear most arm...lower track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear most arm...lower track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre one nail ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,947 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 53,945 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 53,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,099 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 35,492 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 SNF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD61 SNF, 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

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What year was SD61 SNF registered?

SD61 SNF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is SD61 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 SNF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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