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WV61 UNS

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,849 mi
Last recorded204,849 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 UNS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2021 204,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has lift (track control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has lift (track control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 189,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 160,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,497 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 UNS is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UNS, 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 WV61 UNS registered?

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

Is WV61 UNS safe to buy?

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