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AU61 GBO

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

226,771 mi
Last recorded226,771 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 GBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 226,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 212,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 204,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 195,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 186,191 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 186,180 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 158,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 158,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 131,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 122,370 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 122,344 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken rear springs snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,687 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both Sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,262 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,783 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has foreign object in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has foreign object in tread

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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AU61 GBO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU61 GBO, 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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AU61 GBO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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