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P12 JPA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,356 mi
Last recorded153,356 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 JPA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 153,356 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 153,299 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 147,805 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 138,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,952 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,667 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,930 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,549 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,080 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,105 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,814 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 67,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 53,169 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 53,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,898 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,749 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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P12 JPA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P12 JPA, 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 P12 JPA registered?

P12 JPA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is P12 JPA safe to buy?

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