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EJ60 XEA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,247 mi
Last recorded106,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 XEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 106,247 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 106,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 98,461 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 91,992 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,067 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 86,067 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 81,508 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Fail 25 May 2022 81,508 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,873 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 75,633 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 75,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,972 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ60 XEA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 EJ60 XEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ60 XEA registered?

EJ60 XEA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 January 2011.

Is EJ60 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ60 XEA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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