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CE61 BZG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,525 mi
Last recorded115,525 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 BZG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 115,525 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 115,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,031 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 63,233 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/r18 96y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,330 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 40,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

edge wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 32,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CE61 BZG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE61 BZG, 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 CE61 BZG registered?

CE61 BZG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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