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OY61 GXJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,743 mi
Last recorded124,743 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 GXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 124,743 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 124,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 116,711 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 116,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,455 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 112,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 111,096 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,397 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 109,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,346 miles

Emission to clean to record a reading

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,085 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,380 miles

Emission to clean to record a reading

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,245 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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OY61 GXJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY61 GXJ, 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 OY61 GXJ registered?

OY61 GXJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is OY61 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY61 GXJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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