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SM60 LOF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,049 mi
Last recorded173,049 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 LOF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 173,049 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 162,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 141,844 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 118,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 90,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 41,221 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2016 33,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 33,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 25,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2014 15,512 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 13,921 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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SM60 LOF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM60 LOF, 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 SM60 LOF registered?

SM60 LOF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2011.

Is SM60 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 LOF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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