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FG11 KJY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 KJY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 160,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 156,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 152,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 148,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 144,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 139,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 136,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,688 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 131,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 128,795 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,561 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 123,561 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 116,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,784 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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FG11 KJY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FG11 KJY, 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 FG11 KJY registered?

FG11 KJY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FG11 KJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG11 KJY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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