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GU61 WLR

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WLR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 147,066 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 139,305 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 139,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 126,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 100,597 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 100,597 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working bulb and connection sorted (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears replaced with customers own (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,324 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE FITTED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,865 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,922 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 45,922 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick new front pads fitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,510 miles

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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GU61 WLR is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU61 WLR, 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 GU61 WLR registered?

GU61 WLR is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is GU61 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 WLR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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