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HJ61 OPL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 OPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 137,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 137,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 137,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking all over right hand side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 128,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,520 miles

Rear n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,540 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,424 miles

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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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HJ61 OPL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 HJ61 OPL, 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 HJ61 OPL registered?

HJ61 OPL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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