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GV11 DNF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,469 mi
Last recorded156,469 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 DNF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 156,469 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 148,592 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,181 miles

Lower Engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 132,918 miles

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

Central Rear both damper gaiter s slpit

Fail 16 Sep 2021 132,918 miles

Central Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear both damper gaiter s slpit

Pass 3 Sep 2020 124,570 miles

nsr tyre has a cut in the tread

oil leak

smell of diesel from engine no leak found at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2020 124,460 miles

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

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

nsr tyre has a cut in the tread

oil leak

smell of diesel from engine no leak found at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,147 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 116,136 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,717 miles

Front BOTH TIRES WORN ON EDGES

Front BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

Offside Front Lower BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY UNDER LOAD

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,293 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,790 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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GV11 DNF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GV11 DNF, 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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GV11 DNF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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