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WG61 XGL

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,043 mi
Last recorded147,043 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 XGL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 147,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 135,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 125,068 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,947 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 113,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 105,641 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 105,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,897 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 87,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,399 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 83,399 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 74,660 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 74,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very low in places on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,515 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,379 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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WG61 XGL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG61 XGL, 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 WG61 XGL registered?

WG61 XGL is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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