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NV60 OVF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,259 mi
Last recorded166,259 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV60 OVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 166,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 166,246 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 151,032 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 132,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 120,837 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 120,837 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 88,937 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,763 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth inner and outer edge 225/55/17 RFT SNOW tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/55/17 RFT SNOW tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 77,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth inner and outer edge 225/55/17 RFT SNOW tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/55/17 RFT SNOW tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 60,634 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,122 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low in places on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,988 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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NV60 OVF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 NV60 OVF, 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.

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What year was NV60 OVF registered?

NV60 OVF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is NV60 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV60 OVF 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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