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GX61 FFN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,401 mi
Last recorded146,401 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 FFN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 146,380 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 129,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper The windscreen has a stone chip.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 120,542 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 178,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,833 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 115,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,141 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,251 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,890 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 37,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked has 2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,519 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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GX61 FFN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GX61 FFN, 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 GX61 FFN registered?

GX61 FFN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 2011.

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