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VE61 JXF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,678 mi
Last recorded133,678 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 JXF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 133,678 miles

under try fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2025 128,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 118,875 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 118,789 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 110,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,583 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,987 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 99,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,590 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,252 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,759 miles

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

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,616 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,357 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE61 JXF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE61 JXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 JXF registered?

VE61 JXF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is VE61 JXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 JXF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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