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TJ06 AUG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,375 mi
Last recorded105,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ06 AUG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,375 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2026 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,830 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,243 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,327 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,478 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,106 miles

engine cover and under tray preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Fail 31 Jan 2017 61,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,821 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,514 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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TJ06 AUG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TJ06 AUG, 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 TJ06 AUG registered?

TJ06 AUG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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