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LA60 GYH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,628 mi
Last recorded120,628 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA60 GYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,521 miles

Offside Front tyre out of shape inner

Fail 26 Nov 2024 116,521 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre out of shape inner

Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,952 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 92,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 89,465 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 89,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sharp piece of metal ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,954 miles

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 30 Nov 2017 62,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,834 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On The Edges

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,274 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 27,606 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 27,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,573 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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LA60 GYH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LA60 GYH, 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 LA60 GYH registered?

LA60 GYH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is LA60 GYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA60 GYH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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