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WJ61 WTN

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 WTN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 118,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 118,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 117,925 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 103,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 98,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 95,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WJ61 WTN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ61 WTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ61 WTN registered?

WJ61 WTN is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is WJ61 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 WTN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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