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SG11 SNG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,117 mi
Last recorded144,117 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 SNG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 144,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,939 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,943 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror item ()

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] (5.2.3 (e))

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,816 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting in inner wall

Offside Front tyre splitting in sidewalls

Rear tyres splitting in inner walls

Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,741 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 25,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SG11 SNG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SG11 SNG, 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 SG11 SNG registered?

SG11 SNG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is SG11 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG11 SNG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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