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MT60 WJL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,925 mi
Last recorded177,925 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT60 WJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 177,925 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 177,923 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 164,365 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Air bag (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 164,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Air bag (2.4.D.1b)

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 2 Mar 2017 146,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 131,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,113 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear differential seals leaking

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

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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MT60 WJL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT60 WJL, 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 MT60 WJL registered?

MT60 WJL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2011.

Is MT60 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT60 WJL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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