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WR11 XNK

2011 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,419 mi
Last recorded164,419 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 XNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 164,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 157,277 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 157,272 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 151,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 144,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,188 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 126,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 120,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,548 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,089 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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WR11 XNK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WR11 XNK, 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 WR11 XNK registered?

WR11 XNK is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is WR11 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR11 XNK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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