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G2 RME

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 RME
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,469 miles

Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,484 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 66,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 66,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 62,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 62,465 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 62,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,833 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,512 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,423 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,394 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 May 2016 18,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,070 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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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G2 RME is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 G2 RME, 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 G2 RME registered?

G2 RME is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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