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GLE 585N

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,606 mi
Last recorded53,606 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLE 585N
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 53,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 48,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 47,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 47,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 46,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,493 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,761 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 32,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,065 miles

exhaust emmisions too low to obtain a reading

Fail 28 Sep 2015 23,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emmisions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GLE 585N is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GLE 585N, 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 GLE 585N registered?

GLE 585N is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is GLE 585N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLE 585N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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