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GJ11 NPC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,223 mi
Last recorded114,223 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 NPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 114,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 100,288 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 91,696 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor fouling wheel while spinning

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Fail 18 Mar 2023 91,651 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor fouling wheel while spinning

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 80,415 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,706 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 73,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,993 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 71,900 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 52,562 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 52,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,073 miles

Osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 46,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 33,329 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,510 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 NPC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ11 NPC, 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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GJ11 NPC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is GJ11 NPC safe to buy?

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