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WV11 XWA

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

268,700 mi
Last recorded268,700 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 XWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 268,700 miles

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

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2025 265,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 257,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 248,786 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 236,491 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 222,995 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 194,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 172,856 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 172,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 156,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 135,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,193 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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WV11 XWA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WV11 XWA, 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.

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What year was WV11 XWA registered?

WV11 XWA is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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