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FV61 GKD

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,308 mi
Last recorded195,308 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 GKD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 195,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 184,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 178,411 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 178,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 164,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 150,654 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 142,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,368 miles

exhaust gasses too clean for measurements

Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,796 miles

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

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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FV61 GKD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV61 GKD, 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 FV61 GKD registered?

FV61 GKD is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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