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WV61 OCW

2011 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,069 mi
Last recorded166,069 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 OCW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 166,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 164,736 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 164,736 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 154,214 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 143,450 miles

Rear registration plate coming adrift.

Fail 3 Apr 2021 143,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear registration plate coming adrift.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 142,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate coming adrift.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 131,117 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,543 miles

Offside Rear poition lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating,but not more then 50%

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 97,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,285 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Pass 31 Aug 2015 69,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,528 miles

Emission to clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WV61 OCW is a 2011 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV61 OCW, 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 WV61 OCW registered?

WV61 OCW is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WV61 OCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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