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SJ61 GAA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,987 mi
Last recorded195,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 GAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 195,987 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DAMAGE TO WING/HEADLAMP

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 195,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DAMAGE TO WING/HEADLAMP

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 185,280 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 155,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 146,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 138,914 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 138,902 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 129,956 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 127,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,557 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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SJ61 GAA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ61 GAA, 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 SJ61 GAA registered?

SJ61 GAA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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