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CK61 KFJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,842 mi
Last recorded141,842 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 KFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 141,842 miles

DMF worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 141,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DMF worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 135,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 122,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 10 Feb 2022 179,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 97,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 87,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,488 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front brake discs lipped.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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CK61 KFJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CK61 KFJ, 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 CK61 KFJ registered?

CK61 KFJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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The MOT history for CK61 KFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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