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LB11 GYG

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,042 mi
Last recorded101,042 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 GYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 101,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,703 miles

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

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 3 Jul 2024 96,703 miles

Road wheel fixing missing N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 24 Jun 2023 92,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F, O/S/F. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under sheet fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 140,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,544 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 28 Jan 2020 70,639 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,960 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,584 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 56,584 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LB11 GYG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LB11 GYG, 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 LB11 GYG registered?

LB11 GYG is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is LB11 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB11 GYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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