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HN61 HZU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,798 mi
Last recorded177,798 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 HZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 177,798 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 177,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure tightened lower ball joint retaining nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 164,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 138,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,462 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 127,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,705 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 122,705 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 107,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,933 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 84,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,557 miles

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

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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HN61 HZU 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 69.2%.

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 HN61 HZU, 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 HN61 HZU registered?

HN61 HZU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is HN61 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 HZU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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