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R22 CXJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,027 mi
Last recorded160,027 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 160,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 147,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 145,384 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 145,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 134,766 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 134,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 130,085 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 130,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,068 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 108,868 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 102,402 miles

Nearside rear air spring deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 96,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,578 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,610 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

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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R22 CXJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 R22 CXJ, 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 R22 CXJ registered?

R22 CXJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is R22 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 CXJ 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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