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FT60 JJL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 JJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,409 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 108,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,508 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,657 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

To clean to test no emissions print out

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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FT60 JJL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FT60 JJL, 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 FT60 JJL registered?

FT60 JJL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2011.

Is FT60 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 JJL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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