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P66 CPH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,173 mi
Last recorded150,173 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 CPH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 150,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 144,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 140,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,541 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 131,360 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))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 123,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 116,039 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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P66 CPH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P66 CPH, 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 P66 CPH registered?

P66 CPH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is P66 CPH safe to buy?

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