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WJ11 GWO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,863 mi
Last recorded153,863 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 GWO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 153,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,070 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 137,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 132,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,191 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,606 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 74,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ11 GWO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 WJ11 GWO, 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 WJ11 GWO registered?

WJ11 GWO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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