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WM60 ECE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,869 mi
Last recorded99,869 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM60 ECE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,460 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,410 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 73,410 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,753 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,152 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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WM60 ECE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WM60 ECE, 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 WM60 ECE registered?

WM60 ECE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 February 2011.

Is WM60 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM60 ECE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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