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PN61 WMU

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,621 mi
Last recorded182,621 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 WMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 182,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 170,380 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 170,308 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant is leaking, risk of head gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 155,081 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 155,081 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 139,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 133,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 129,334 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2020 124,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,679 miles

under trays fitted.

vehicle has tinted windows.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,010 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,020 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 25,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,937 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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PN61 WMU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PN61 WMU, 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 PN61 WMU registered?

PN61 WMU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is PN61 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 WMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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