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GV11 OWP

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,010 mi
Last recorded135,010 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 OWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 135,010 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 135,010 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 124,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,430 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,330 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 108,145 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))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 108,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside rear seatbelt buckle twisted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside rear seatbelt buckle twisted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,739 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2016 85,107 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GV11 OWP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White 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 OWP, 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 GV11 OWP registered?

GV11 OWP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is GV11 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 OWP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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