MOT Status
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192,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel arm ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel arm ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245/40/20 ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front tyre scrubbed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s rear shock sleeves adrift
n/s and o/s rear tyres scrubbed and feahered on edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front tyre scrubbed
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s rear shock sleeves adrift
n/s and o/s rear tyres scrubbed and feahered on edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SM61 HRZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White 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 HRZ, 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 SM61 HRZ registered?
SM61 HRZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2011.
Is SM61 HRZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM61 HRZ 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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