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SK11 EEW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,486 mi
Last recorded128,486 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 EEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2022 128,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp full of condensation

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff, driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 124,302 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 124,302 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,812 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 88,303 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,549 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,892 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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SK11 EEW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK11 EEW, 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 SK11 EEW registered?

SK11 EEW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SK11 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK11 EEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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