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K17 GNT

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,119 mi
Last recorded130,119 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 GNT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 130,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 102,712 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,281 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 73,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower(straigth arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 73,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower(straigth arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 64,991 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 59,916 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,079 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 49,654 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

UPPER AND UNDER COVER FITTED

Pass 20 Jun 2015 46,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,738 miles

nsr tyre 3mm tread

osr tyre has nail in and 2mm tread

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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K17 GNT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K17 GNT, 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 K17 GNT registered?

K17 GNT is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is K17 GNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 GNT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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