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J27 MSE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 MSE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 164,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 156,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 156,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 148,250 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 148,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,816 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 142,816 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,589 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 136,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,770 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 125,964 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 119,990 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2018 119,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn heavy inner edges

nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,570 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2017 111,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2016 93,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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J27 MSE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J27 MSE, 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 J27 MSE registered?

J27 MSE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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