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WJ11 ZYV

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

241,397 mi
Last recorded241,397 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 241,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 198,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 194,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 189,477 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 189,477 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 188,376 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 188,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,399 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 136,743 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,303 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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WJ11 ZYV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

WJ11 ZYV is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ11 ZYV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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