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G17 ENO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,026 mi
Last recorded160,026 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 ENO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 160,026 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 156,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 152,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 146,650 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,458 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 137,446 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 127,866 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 118,463 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 118,463 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 110,469 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 110,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,497 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 73,660 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,467 miles

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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G17 ENO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G17 ENO, 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 G17 ENO registered?

G17 ENO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is G17 ENO safe to buy?

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