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WF11 ETK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,038 mi
Last recorded152,038 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 ETK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 152,038 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 211,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,478 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,706 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 99,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 133,950 miles

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

Front inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

Fail 12 May 2017 133,950 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Front front inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 133,950 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Front front inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 97,129 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low in places (also has small cut on inner edge)

Pass 6 May 2015 62,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 31,259 miles

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

o/s front tyrs wearing low on inner shoulder

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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WF11 ETK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF11 ETK, 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

How do I check the history of WF11 ETK?

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What year was WF11 ETK registered?

WF11 ETK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 April 2011.

Is WF11 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF11 ETK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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