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WN61 YWP

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,321 mi
Last recorded179,321 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 179,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 163,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 145,592 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2018 128,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,095 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 108,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short brake pad senor wire broken rubbing on wheel (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Windscreen swept area, damaged greater than a 40mm diameter circle, is not materially affecting the driver’s view of the road

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,253 miles

Engine oil level low.

Offside Rear seat has a child seat fitted.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine oil level low.

Offside Rear seat has a child seat fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YWP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

WN61 YWP is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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