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P121 SJF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,077 mi
Last recorded138,077 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 SJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 138,077 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure Both side covers (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 122,478 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 78,641 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 68,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,465 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 25,580 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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P121 SJF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P121 SJF, 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 P121 SJF registered?

P121 SJF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is P121 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 SJF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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