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RJ60 UAF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,799 mi
Last recorded209,799 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 UAF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 209,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 209,796 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 202,090 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 188,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 176,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 161,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 151,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 140,666 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Nov 2018 124,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 109,565 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 RF18 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45RF18 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,829 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,941 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,161 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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RJ60 UAF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RJ60 UAF, 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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RJ60 UAF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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