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SM60 WYO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,492 mi
Last recorded108,492 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 108,492 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 108,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,254 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 96,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,728 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,473 miles

Front Power Steering Whine / Noisy

Nearside Front Fluid / Oil Leak on Under Tray

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp Unit has Condensation

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,965 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 75,965 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 70,059 miles

Offside Front head light has water ingress in it

Fail 21 Dec 2018 70,059 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front head light has water ingress in it

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,329 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,659 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,395 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 WYO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SM60 WYO, 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 SM60 WYO registered?

SM60 WYO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 2011.

Is SM60 WYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 WYO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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