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WU11 KWW

2011 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,550 mi
Last recorded113,550 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 KWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 113,550 miles

washer operation weak/intermittent

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 96,804 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,454 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,382 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,382 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,013 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 79,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 74,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,128 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,963 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WU11 KWW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WU11 KWW, 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 WU11 KWW registered?

WU11 KWW is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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