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MF61 JBZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,375 mi
Last recorded99,375 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 JBZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 99,375 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 99,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 90,269 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shocker bush / lower arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 90,264 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective warning light on dash (DO NOT OPEN BONNET ) (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shocker bush / lower arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 84,822 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2022 84,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 75,975 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 68,515 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 68,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 60,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,369 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,328 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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MF61 JBZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF61 JBZ, 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 MF61 JBZ registered?

MF61 JBZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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The MOT history for MF61 JBZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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