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RJ61 AEA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,289 mi
Last recorded125,289 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 AEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 116,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,004 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 17 Dec 2022 142,509 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,139 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 65,941 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 62,251 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,972 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 57,962 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,630 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,576 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,696 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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RJ61 AEA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 RJ61 AEA, 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 RJ61 AEA registered?

RJ61 AEA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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The MOT history for RJ61 AEA 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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