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TIG 9748

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,081 mi
Last recorded151,081 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 9748
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 151,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 141,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 137,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 137,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to check due to bulb being inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,776 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 132,774 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 124,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,670 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 104,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear limit indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear limit indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens cracked and slight bumper damage

Fail 28 Aug 2018 94,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear limit indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear limit indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens cracked and slight bumper damage

Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,516 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,814 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 50,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,610 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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TIG 9748 is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TIG 9748, 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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TIG 9748 is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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