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WR61 MWZ

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 MWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,180 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 112,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,432 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 104,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,558 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 102,530 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,630 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,949 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre thread perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perishing thread

brake fluid due

vehicle check due

washers hitting screen but weak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 68,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,461 miles

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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WR61 MWZ is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR61 MWZ, 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 WR61 MWZ registered?

WR61 MWZ is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is WR61 MWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 MWZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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