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AF61 YJL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,105 mi
Last recorded139,105 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 139,105 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 138,572 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 138,456 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,997 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,277 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 99,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the one which shock bolts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,486 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,800 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AF61 YJL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF61 YJL, 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

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What year was AF61 YJL registered?

AF61 YJL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is AF61 YJL safe to buy?

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