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WF61 GGK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,727 mi
Last recorded110,727 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 GGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,727 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 104,336 miles

Windscreen wiper not working x2 (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner non obligatory lamps inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad close to the wear indicator

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp inoperative

Rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad close to the wear indicator

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on shoulders

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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WF61 GGK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 WF61 GGK, 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 WF61 GGK registered?

WF61 GGK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is WF61 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF61 GGK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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