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EF60 HYG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,487 mi
Last recorded151,487 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 HYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 151,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 147,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 143,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 139,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,073 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 130,073 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 110,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 108,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,256 miles

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

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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EF60 HYG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF60 HYG, 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 EF60 HYG registered?

EF60 HYG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 February 2011.

Is EF60 HYG safe to buy?

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