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WV11 VKM

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,371 mi
Last recorded207,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 VKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 207,371 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

manufacture plate value (smoke limit) unreadable

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2021 207,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

manufacture plate value (smoke limit) unreadable

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2021 207,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slightly wearing.

Offside Front Slightly wearing.

Pass 29 May 2020 113,967 miles

Undertray fitted, preventing inspection of parts.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,839 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 69,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,147 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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WV11 VKM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 WV11 VKM, 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.

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What year was WV11 VKM registered?

WV11 VKM is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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The MOT history for WV11 VKM 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.

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