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GV60 MZZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,030 mi
Last recorded94,030 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 MZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 94,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 94,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,230 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - 275/30/r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,230 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high - unsafe to test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - 275/30/r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,887 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,935 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,296 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,855 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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GV60 MZZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 GV60 MZZ, 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 GV60 MZZ registered?

GV60 MZZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 February 2011.

Is GV60 MZZ safe to buy?

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