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GY11 VAO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,973 mi
Last recorded167,973 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 167,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 153,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 133,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,732 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,639 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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GY11 VAO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

GY11 VAO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is GY11 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 VAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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