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DU61 EFH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

293,733 mi
Last recorded293,733 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 EFH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 293,733 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 268,049 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 241,694 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 241,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 216,734 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped (rear)

Fail 30 Jan 2020 216,172 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust bracket snapped (rear)

Pass 18 Jan 2019 195,022 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 167,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 128,093 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,701 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,266 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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DU61 EFH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU61 EFH, 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 DU61 EFH registered?

DU61 EFH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is DU61 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 EFH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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