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SM55 MON

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 MON
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 99,159 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 91,180 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 76,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 67,317 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,801 miles

Rear nsr top bump stop deterioated & both sides shock coverboots deterioated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,851 miles

Front small chips evident outside zone A of front windscreen

Rear perishing evident of rear tyre treads

Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,381 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 34,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 30,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,219 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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SM55 MON is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM55 MON, 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 SM55 MON?

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What year was SM55 MON registered?

SM55 MON is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is SM55 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 MON shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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