2011 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · AJ11 KLA
2011 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 166,706 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AJ11 KLA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 166,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ11 KLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 5 Series (AJ11 KLA) between May 2014 and April 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
AJ11 KLA Mileage History
- 09/05/201471,625 mi
- 09/05/201471,625 mi
- 03/06/201582,862 mi+11,237 mi
- 25/04/201691,176 mi+8,314 mi
- 25/04/2017100,363 mi+9,187 mi
- 02/05/2017100,410 mi+47 mi
- 02/05/2018108,421 mi+8,011 mi
- 01/05/2019118,282 mi+9,861 mi
- 17/03/2020126,250 mi+7,968 mi
- 15/03/2021135,559 mi+9,309 mi
- 18/03/2022138,357 mi+2,798 mi
- 16/03/2023146,641 mi+8,284 mi
- 16/03/2023146,641 mi
- 11/03/2024157,286 mi+10,645 mi
- 11/03/2024157,286 mi
- 22/04/2025166,605 mi+9,319 mi
- 28/04/2025166,706 mi+101 mi
- 28/04/2025166,706 mi
Average of roughly 8,667 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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