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GL04 OVR

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,650 mi
Last recorded143,650 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 OVR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 143,650 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 143,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 139,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2023 134,707 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 94,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 85,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,218 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,174 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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GL04 OVR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL04 OVR, 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 GL04 OVR registered?

GL04 OVR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is GL04 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 OVR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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