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YE60 CVJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,965 mi
Last recorded145,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE60 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 145,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 137,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 123,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 113,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 103,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 75,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,259 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills /engine.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,423 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Zero Smoke

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,856 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,064 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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YE60 CVJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YE60 CVJ, 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 YE60 CVJ registered?

YE60 CVJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 February 2011.

Is YE60 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE60 CVJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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