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DG61 WRA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

235,926 mi
Last recorded235,926 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 WRA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 235,926 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 225,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 215,484 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 205,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 193,575 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 181,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 170,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 141,208 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 141,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 112,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,098 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DG61 WRA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG61 WRA, 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 DG61 WRA registered?

DG61 WRA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is DG61 WRA safe to buy?

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