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JM54 KJS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,140 mi
Last recorded131,140 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM54 KJS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 131,140 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 122,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2024 114,131 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,091 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,344 miles

under tray fitted all over

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,861 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,464 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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JM54 KJS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 JM54 KJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JM54 KJS registered?

JM54 KJS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is JM54 KJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM54 KJS shows 13 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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