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NJ61 AXH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,366 mi
Last recorded104,366 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 AXH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 104,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 104,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 102,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,949 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 92,949 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 81,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,161 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 12 Feb 2018 55,119 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 55,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,835 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 50,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,678 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ61 AXH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NJ61 AXH, 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 NJ61 AXH registered?

NJ61 AXH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is NJ61 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 AXH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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