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GU11 XFF

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,284 mi
Last recorded163,284 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 XFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 163,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 137,077 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 137,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 126,626 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 129,369 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured 1 crack, marked yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 6 cracks, all marked yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured 5 cracks, all marked yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 3 cracks, all marked yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,768 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 118,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre wearing prematurely on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 70,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre wearing prematurely on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU11 XFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU11 XFF, 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 GU11 XFF registered?

GU11 XFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is GU11 XFF safe to buy?

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