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EA61 NWZ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,560 mi
Last recorded89,560 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 NWZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,956 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,963 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,778 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,778 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 43,673 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 43,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front disc's showing signs of cracking

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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EA61 NWZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EA61 NWZ, 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

How do I check the history of EA61 NWZ?

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What year was EA61 NWZ registered?

EA61 NWZ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is EA61 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 NWZ shows 7 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.

Does EA61 NWZ have outstanding finance?

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