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GV60 YYM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 YYM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,447 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 92,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 May 2025 87,905 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,785 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))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 84,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 Dec 2022 80,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 80,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear fog and reverse light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2021 72,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear fog and reverse light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,054 miles

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

nsr tyre slighty worn on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,746 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,916 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 46,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,706 miles

engine covers/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,684 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,354 miles

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

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

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 YYM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV60 YYM, 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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GV60 YYM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2011.

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