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GY11 XFF

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,169 mi
Last recorded153,169 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 XFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 153,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 146,392 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 146,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 144,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,323 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,880 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 17 Dec 2021 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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 17 Dec 2020 97,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2019 90,308 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,535 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,431 miles

Emission too clean

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 51,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 51,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY11 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

GY11 XFF is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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