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PO61 WJU

2011 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 WJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 May 2024 144,868 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 122,421 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S 1.6MM O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,233 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,123 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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PO61 WJU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PO61 WJU, 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 PO61 WJU registered?

PO61 WJU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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