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WV61 BUU

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,666 mi
Last recorded110,666 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BUU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 107,104 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 101,583 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 96,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 96,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 90,161 miles

ADVISE 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,403 miles

Advise wheel alignment

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2020 77,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,286 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 63,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,950 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 43,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,575 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 37,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust emissions too clean too register .......

Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,331 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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WV61 BUU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WV61 BUU, 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 WV61 BUU?

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What year was WV61 BUU registered?

WV61 BUU is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is WV61 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 BUU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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