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WN61 BWO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,400 mi
Last recorded135,400 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 BWO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 135,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 112,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,498 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 109,495 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 4,565 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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WN61 BWO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WN61 BWO, 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 WN61 BWO registered?

WN61 BWO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is WN61 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 BWO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN61 BWO have outstanding finance?

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