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GY11 AOV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228,713 mi
Last recorded228,713 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 AOV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 228,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 225,477 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 216,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 206,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 203,803 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 203,790 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 198,207 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Feb 2017 183,517 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 165,502 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 165,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 154,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 142,972 miles

wear on inner and outer edge of n/side front tyre

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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GY11 AOV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY11 AOV, 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 GY11 AOV registered?

GY11 AOV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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