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GK61 BWZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,351 mi
Last recorded198,351 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 BWZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 198,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 198,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 192,515 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 183,458 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 172,722 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 172,429 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corner accident damaged affecting headlamp aim

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 163,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 161,692 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 161,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 155,120 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 134,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,160 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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GK61 BWZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK61 BWZ, 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 GK61 BWZ registered?

GK61 BWZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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