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GY11 GKN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,090 mi
Last recorded132,090 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 GKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2021 132,090 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,200 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 119,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 104,824 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 96,705 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,181 miles

Nearside Front worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre won inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,387 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn thin

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 GKN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GKN, 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 GY11 GKN registered?

GY11 GKN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is GY11 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 GKN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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