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GJ11 LYR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,658 mi
Last recorded153,658 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 LYR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 153,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 143,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 132,355 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,793 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 107,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 103,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 99,601 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 92,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,639 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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GJ11 LYR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ11 LYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ11 LYR registered?

GJ11 LYR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is GJ11 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ11 LYR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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