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EK11 GKX

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,522 mi
Last recorded137,522 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 GKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 137,522 miles

Front Slight perishing on tyres

Surface rust on brake disc's

Pass 1 Apr 2025 136,680 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 134,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 134,377 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,860 miles

Surface rust on brake components

Pass 16 Apr 2021 132,518 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 132,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 131,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,045 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,990 miles

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

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,623 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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EK11 GKX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 EK11 GKX, 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 EK11 GKX registered?

EK11 GKX is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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