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WN61 HNL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,792 mi
Last recorded204,792 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 HNL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 204,792 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 204,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 189,508 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 189,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 183,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 161,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 148,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,837 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 97,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,823 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 HNL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 WN61 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

WN61 HNL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is WN61 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 HNL 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.

Does WN61 HNL have outstanding finance?

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