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2061 SR

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,561 mi
Last recorded60,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2061 SR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 60,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 35,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2022 29,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light on

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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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2061 SR is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 49,530 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 2061 SR, 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 8 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2061 SR registered?

2061 SR is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is 2061 SR safe to buy?

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