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AJ11 FYS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,970 mi
Last recorded175,970 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 FYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 175,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 163,515 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2023 153,606 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 138,627 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 134,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 131,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 126,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,190 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 94,930 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 74,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ11 FYS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ11 FYS, 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 AJ11 FYS registered?

AJ11 FYS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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