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GB05 SAS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,854 mi
Last recorded125,854 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB05 SAS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 125,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,041 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,639 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 103,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 84,551 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 84,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,202 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 64,202 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,665 miles

tyres wearing on edges fronts starting to crack

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,610 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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GB05 SAS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GB05 SAS, 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 GB05 SAS registered?

GB05 SAS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is GB05 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB05 SAS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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