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HG04 CER

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,251 mi
Last recorded152,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 CER
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 152,251 miles

Offside Rear Visual Repair to wheel

Fail 30 Jun 2026 152,248 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2025 150,634 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 150,623 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 148,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 146,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2020 141,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 138,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 133,298 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 133,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 122,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,468 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on meter

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,503 miles

emissions too clean to register on meter

Pass 27 May 2014 51,637 miles

emissions too clean to register on meter

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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HG04 CER is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG04 CER, 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 HG04 CER registered?

HG04 CER is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is HG04 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 CER shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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