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WG11 USW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,027 mi
Last recorded182,027 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 USW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 182,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 175,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 158,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 146,332 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 138,868 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 116,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,570 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,940 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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WG11 USW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WG11 USW, 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 WG11 USW registered?

WG11 USW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is WG11 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG11 USW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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