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WN61 XEW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,960 mi
Last recorded133,960 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 XEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 133,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,229 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 123,838 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine bay, sills and underside of vehicle. Unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,862 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,294 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 XEW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XEW, 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

How do I check the history of WN61 XEW?

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What year was WN61 XEW registered?

WN61 XEW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is WN61 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 XEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN61 XEW have outstanding finance?

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