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FL61 JNU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,136 mi
Last recorded133,136 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 JNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 133,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 163,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 90,654 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 88,427 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 65,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,740 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,144 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 34,144 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,449 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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FL61 JNU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FL61 JNU, 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

How do I check the history of FL61 JNU?

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What year was FL61 JNU registered?

FL61 JNU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 JNU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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