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GL11 RUY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,499 mi
Last recorded201,499 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 RUY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 201,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 200,876 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 192,841 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 185,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 168,365 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2020 155,769 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2020 155,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2020 155,769 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 147,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 147,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 128,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 128,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 111,278 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 104,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,523 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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GL11 RUY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL11 RUY, 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 GL11 RUY registered?

GL11 RUY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is GL11 RUY safe to buy?

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