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N6 JVL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,051 mi
Last recorded121,051 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 JVL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 121,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 121,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 106,159 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 90,152 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,271 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 57,446 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 57,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 23,171 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 21,725 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,210 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 21,210 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 15,971 miles

emissions too clean for smokemeter

Pass 3 Oct 2015 15,712 miles

smoke test too clean to read.wipers now smearing.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 15,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

smoke test too clean to read.wipers now smearing.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 12,739 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

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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N6 JVL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N6 JVL, 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 N6 JVL registered?

N6 JVL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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