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J26 DEC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,250 mi
Last recorded102,250 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 DEC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 102,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 97,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,698 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,901 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,757 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,599 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,577 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,589 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,088 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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J26 DEC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J26 DEC, 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 J26 DEC registered?

J26 DEC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is J26 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 DEC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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