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WE55 TYJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE55 TYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 139,462 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,894 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,823 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 116,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear tyres wearing low on inside

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,775 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,252 miles

DSM trigger point not met.

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,250 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

DSM trigger point not met.

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,896 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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WE55 TYJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WE55 TYJ, 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 WE55 TYJ registered?

WE55 TYJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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