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E1 WTH

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,732 mi
Last recorded132,732 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 WTH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,476 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 127,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 121,758 miles

Handbrake button broken but working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 121,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake button broken but working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 106,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,290 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,254 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,909 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 63,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 44,989 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 38,715 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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E1 WTH is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 78,686 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E1 WTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E1 WTH registered?

E1 WTH is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is E1 WTH safe to buy?

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