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MJ11 UGT

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,038 mi
Last recorded108,038 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 UGT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 108,038 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp on tailgate + LED + (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,946 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front brake disc back plates partially insecure

condensation in nearside headlamp

heavy damage to offside front door/outer sill

Fail 18 Apr 2024 93,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front brake disc back plates partially insecure

condensation in nearside headlamp

heavy damage to offside front door/outer sill

Pass 11 Feb 2023 84,731 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides straight suspension arm has slight play marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking along treads 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 81,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,313 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 76,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,769 miles

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

SCREENWASHERS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Fail 4 Jul 2018 72,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

SCREENWASHERS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,998 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 17 Jun 2017 66,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

offside rear and offside front tyres wearing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,799 miles

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread deepth

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 May 2015 58,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,453 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 44,453 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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MJ11 UGT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ11 UGT, 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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MJ11 UGT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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