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FH60 CNJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH60 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 94,496 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 94,486 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn, tread 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, tread 2.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 87,620 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 87,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 84,584 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 84,575 miles

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 81,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,982 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 68,993 miles

DPF fitted

rear number plate lights flicker when tapped

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,821 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 64,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,784 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,676 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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FH60 CNJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH60 CNJ, 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 FH60 CNJ registered?

FH60 CNJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is FH60 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH60 CNJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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