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WR61 VXS

2011 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,551 mi
Last recorded160,551 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 160,551 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 153,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to outer sidewall, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Free play on mot limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Free play on mot limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 136,152 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 136,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,099 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 128,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside Front tyre tread low on both edges.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 117,865 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside Front tyre tread low on both edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,183 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge and nailed

Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,686 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2015 103,683 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 85,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VXS is a 2011 BMW X5 in Black 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 WR61 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR61 VXS registered?

WR61 VXS is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is WR61 VXS safe to buy?

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