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GJ61 RWZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 RWZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 137,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 125,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 115,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 101,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 101,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,724 miles

Offside Front Door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GJ61 RWZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ61 RWZ, 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 GJ61 RWZ registered?

GJ61 RWZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ61 RWZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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