2011 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · WJ61 FWC
2011 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 102,613 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ61 FWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 102,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ61 FWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 5 Series (WJ61 FWC) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ61 FWC Mileage History
- 16/07/202286,363 mi
- 28/07/202391,979 mi+5,616 mi
- 05/09/202498,617 mi+6,638 mi
- 17/09/202499,071 mi+454 mi
- 10/09/2025102,613 mi+3,542 mi
Average of roughly 5,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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