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WG11 XUJ

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 XUJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 134,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

tailgate wont open / tailgate window does

Pass 21 Oct 2024 129,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate wont open but window does

Fail 17 Oct 2024 129,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate wont open but window does

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,809 miles

tailgate wont open but window will

Fail 16 Oct 2023 119,808 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective engine breather pipe split open (8.2.2.1 (a))

tailgate wont open but window will

Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shields insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear both shock absorber shields insecure

tailgate wont open but glass hatch does

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,483 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,387 miles

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 30 Jan 2018 69,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,417 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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WG11 XUJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG11 XUJ, 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

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What year was WG11 XUJ registered?

WG11 XUJ is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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