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GF11 VLT

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,467 mi
Last recorded138,467 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 VLT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 138,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all shocks slightly corroded

all tyres slightly out of shape

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2020 130,603 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 4 Jun 2020 130,371 miles

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

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 19 Jun 2019 116,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 99,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 83,372 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 83,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 52,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 36,448 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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GF11 VLT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF11 VLT, 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 GF11 VLT registered?

GF11 VLT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2011.

Is GF11 VLT safe to buy?

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