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WJ11 WWU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,320 mi
Last recorded166,320 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 WWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 166,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 166,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 165,791 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front or rear (3.5.1g)

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bonnet open sign on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front crack

Pass 7 Aug 2017 148,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 142,143 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 141,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,431 miles

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

front discs been cleaned up

Fail 22 Jun 2015 114,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WWU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WJ11 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

WJ11 WWU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is WJ11 WWU safe to buy?

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