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GOO 1N

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,352 mi
Last recorded119,352 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOO 1N
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 119,352 miles

Front diff seal has slight leak

Front reg slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,272 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate small stone chip damage (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor condition on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,378 miles

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,128 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 13 Jul 2021 60,128 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Jul 2020 53,695 miles

Front brake pads appear low

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2020 53,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pads appear low

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2019 45,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 33,290 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,325 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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GOO 1N is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GOO 1N, 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 GOO 1N registered?

GOO 1N is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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