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GK61 TYT

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,310 mi
Last recorded147,310 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 TYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 147,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 142,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 139,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 137,311 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2019 135,751 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 135,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 135,105 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 122,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,125 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 TYT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK61 TYT, 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 GK61 TYT registered?

GK61 TYT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GK61 TYT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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