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WF11 URO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 URO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,821 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 82,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,496 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,527 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 50,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 50,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 44,634 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 38,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 34,132 miles

Front tyres wearing / feathered on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 30,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,890 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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WF11 URO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WF11 URO, 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 WF11 URO registered?

WF11 URO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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