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WM11 UTR

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,485 mi
Last recorded155,485 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM11 UTR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 155,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 150,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 138,127 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 138,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 131,834 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,698 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 112,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,241 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 102,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,195 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 34,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,478 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,252 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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WM11 UTR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM11 UTR, 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 WM11 UTR registered?

WM11 UTR is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 August 2011.

Is WM11 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM11 UTR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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