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WJ61 ZGO

2011 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,879 mi
Last recorded128,879 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 ZGO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 128,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 121,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 121,826 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n\s f and o\s f (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,649 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 113,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 103,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,765 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf both been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,000 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 70,437 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner part not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,124 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,557 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 21,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WJ61 ZGO is a 2011 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ61 ZGO, 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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WJ61 ZGO is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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