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JO07 AMS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO07 AMS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 139,588 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 115,670 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 115,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mitchelen premacy 3 24540r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,645 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,620 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,610 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,940 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,961 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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JO07 AMS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 JO07 AMS, 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 JO07 AMS registered?

JO07 AMS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is JO07 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO07 AMS 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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