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VU60 HWP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,888 mi
Last recorded117,888 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 HWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 117,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 111,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,192 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,143 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 98,143 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 85,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,457 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 80,457 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,201 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 55,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,148 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

slight play in both front suspension arm bottom ball joints

Pass 29 Dec 2014 34,951 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,293 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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VU60 HWP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 VU60 HWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU60 HWP?

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What year was VU60 HWP registered?

VU60 HWP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is VU60 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU60 HWP 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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