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GY61 WUU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,417 mi
Last recorded105,417 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 WUU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 105,417 miles

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 10 Nov 2025 105,411 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Offside rear tyre very worn. Close to legal limit. Strong advisory

Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 101,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,685 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 93,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,869 miles

(both) rear brakes becoming worn - discs lipped/scored/corroded

both rear tyres worn - close to legal limit and scrubbing off slightly inside edge's

engine covers and undertray's fitted obscuring some items

parking brake requires adjustment/tighten

Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,612 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

rear brake discs slightly lipped/scored

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,478 miles

advise nearside and offside front tyres inner and outer shoulders scrubbing off and approaching 2mm wear indicators after shoulders 225x55x17

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,210 miles

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay items

advise nearside front and offside front shock absorber dust covers / deterioated /torn

advise underside floor trays fitted front to rear obscuring some underside items

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,420 miles

advise engine cover fitted and under tray and floor trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,831 miles

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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GY61 WUU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY61 WUU, 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 GY61 WUU registered?

GY61 WUU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is GY61 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 WUU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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