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RE11 GKY

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

220,520 mi
Last recorded220,520 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 GKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 220,520 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 195,100 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 184,186 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested by equipment

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 180,072 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 180,072 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 172,718 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 164,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 153,414 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 147,690 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 138,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 127,361 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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RE11 GKY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RE11 GKY, 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 RE11 GKY registered?

RE11 GKY is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is RE11 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE11 GKY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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