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FD60 SOE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

206,148 mi
Last recorded206,148 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD60 SOE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 206,148 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 201,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 195,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 183,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 151,022 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 128,146 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 128,145 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 107,070 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

exhaust emissions test to clean to test

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,786 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

exhaust emissions test to clean to test

Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,603 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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FD60 SOE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD60 SOE, 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 FD60 SOE registered?

FD60 SOE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is FD60 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD60 SOE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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