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HK60 EXB

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,078 mi
Last recorded196,078 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK60 EXB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 196,078 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2026 196,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 186,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 186,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 176,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 166,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 153,117 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,842 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,851 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 103,810 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one wheel bolt missing remaining bolts checked for tightness (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,484 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,594 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 56,594 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HK60 EXB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 HK60 EXB, 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 HK60 EXB registered?

HK60 EXB is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is HK60 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK60 EXB 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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