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WG60 OJA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,493 mi
Last recorded133,493 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG60 OJA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 133,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive spreading underside, covers hiding source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 133,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive spreading underside, covers hiding source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 126,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak underside, source hidden by covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 126,142 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large tear in side wall, inner edge worn smooth also. 275 35 20 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak underside, source hidden by covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 118,904 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 110,994 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 103,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 95,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inside edges strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2021 95,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inside edges strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 92,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,924 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 65,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,263 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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WG60 OJA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WG60 OJA, 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 WG60 OJA registered?

WG60 OJA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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