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RJ61 NHY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,951 mi
Last recorded142,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 NHY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 142,951 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Bothy rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 224,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,500 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 120,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 117,678 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 117,678 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front tyre worn on the edge

near side rear tyre bold on the inner edge

off side rear tyre bold on the inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2014 62,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RJ61 NHY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ61 NHY, 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 RJ61 NHY registered?

RJ61 NHY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is RJ61 NHY safe to buy?

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