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WK61 XUS

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,242 mi
Last recorded114,242 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 XUS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 114,240 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 108,192 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 108,097 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,913 miles

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,273 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,791 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,184 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,604 miles

Offside front tyre valve perished

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2015 48,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both offside and nearside rear tyre valve are perished

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn at 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,484 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 37,487 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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WK61 XUS is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WK61 XUS, 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 WK61 XUS registered?

WK61 XUS is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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