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GK11 BKV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,479 mi
Last recorded170,479 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 BKV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 170,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 162,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2018
Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,703 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 135,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 125,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,283 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,393 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,720 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

front inner brake pads appear very low .......

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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GK11 BKV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK11 BKV, 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 GK11 BKV registered?

GK11 BKV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is GK11 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK11 BKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK11 BKV have outstanding finance?

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