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S80 GHC

2011 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 GHC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 85,209 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 79,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 65,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 56,315 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 56,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,674 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 41,815 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 37,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,400 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,481 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,779 miles

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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S80 GHC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S80 GHC, 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 S80 GHC registered?

S80 GHC is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is S80 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 GHC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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