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WN61 UYM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,627 mi
Last recorded153,627 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,657 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 111,525 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body cover fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 111,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under body cover fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,329 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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WN61 UYM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WN61 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

WN61 UYM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is WN61 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 UYM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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