MOT Status
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90,565 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak front behind tray / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE WALL. 275/35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUTS. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUTS. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL IN TYRE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 245/40 20 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in the n/s/r tyre.....rear diff axle bush split
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SM61 BYF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SM61 BYF, 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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How do I check the history of SM61 BYF?
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What year was SM61 BYF registered?
SM61 BYF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2011.
Is SM61 BYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM61 BYF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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