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J44 YED

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,377 mi
Last recorded141,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YED
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 141,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 137,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 135,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 125,236 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 125,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 117,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 109,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 74,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,452 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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J44 YED is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 J44 YED, 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 J44 YED registered?

J44 YED is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is J44 YED safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 YED 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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