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SL61 DWA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,143 mi
Last recorded119,143 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 DWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 119,143 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 119,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 115,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 109,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 96,453 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,955 miles

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 27 Jun 2014 72,368 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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SL61 DWA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL61 DWA, 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

How do I check the history of SL61 DWA?

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What year was SL61 DWA registered?

SL61 DWA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is SL61 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 DWA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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